2018 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle I - General
Chapter 5 - Other General Provisions
Sec. 503 - Notice of seizure

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 503 (2018)
Section Name §503. Notice of seizure
Section Text

When a forfeiture of a vessel or cargo accrues, the official of the United States Government required to give notice of the seizure of the vessel or cargo shall include in the notice, if they are known to that official, the name and the place of residence of the owner or consignee at the time of the seizure.

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(Pub. L. 109–304, §4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1490.)

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
503 46 App.:327. R.S. §4379.
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle I - General
CHAPTER 5 - OTHER GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 503 - Notice of seizure
Contains section 503
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 120 Stat. 1490
Public Law References Public Law 109-304
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