§ 80103. Property on Florida coast to be taken to port of entry
§ 80103.
Property on Florida coast to be taken to port of entry
(a)
In General.—
Property taken from a wreck, the sea, or a key or shoal, on the coast of Florida and within the jurisdiction of the United States, shall be brought to a port of entry of the United States.
(b)
Seizure and Forfeiture.—
A vessel transporting property described in subsection (a) to a foreign port may be seized by, and forfeited to, the United States Government. A forfeiture under this subsection accrues half to the informer and half to the Government.