CHAPTER 25 — Protection of Vessels on the High Seas and in Territorial Waters of Foreign Countries
12 sections.
- § 1971. — “Vessel of the United States” defined
- § 1972. — Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions
- § 1973. — Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
- § 1974. — Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures
- § 1975. — Claims for amounts expended because of seizure
- § 1976. — Authorization of appropriations
- § 1977. — Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen
- § 1978. — Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs
- § 1979. — Fishermen’s Protective Fund
- § 1980. — Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear
- § 1980a. — Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law
- § 1980b. — Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law