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46 U.S.C. 503: Notice of seizureText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 5-OTHER GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§503. Notice of seizure

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 .)

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46 App.:327.

R.S. § 4379.