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United States Code

Chapter 25

Protection of Vessels on the High Seas and in Territorial Waters of Foreign Countries

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