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33 U.S.C. 894d–2: Criminal referralText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 17-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
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§894d–2. Criminal referral

If the Secretary of Commerce finds, pursuant to an investigation under section 894d–1 of this title, evidence that a crime may have been committed, the Secretary shall refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the appropriate United States Attorney.

( Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, § 3547 , as added Pub. L. 116–259, title V, § 504(b)(2) , Dec. 23, 2020 , 134 Stat. 1180 .)

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 3547 of Pub. L. 114–328 was renumbered section 3549 and is classified to section 894f of this title.