2016 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
Chapter 115 - Offenses and Penalties
Sec. 11504 - Enforcement of forfeitures

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 11504 (2016)
Section Name §11504. Enforcement of forfeitures
Section Text

When an offense by a seaman also is a criminal violation, it is not necessary that a criminal proceeding be brought to enforce a forfeiture.

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(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 584.)

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Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
11504 46:705

Section 11504 provides that when a seaman has committed a criminal offense, a forfeiture may be enforced through civil proceedings.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
CHAPTER 115 - OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
Sec. 11504 - Enforcement of forfeitures
Contains section 11504
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 97 Stat. 584
Public Law References Public Law 98-89
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