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46 U.S.C. § 503

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Notice of seizure
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Title
46 — Shipping
Chapter
STI/CH5
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

Section Text

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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. (Pub. L. 109–304, § 4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1490.) Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 50346 App.:327.R.S. § 4379.

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