46 U.S.C. § 56105: Forfeiture procedure

46 U.S.C. 56105: Forfeiture procedureText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

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§56105. Forfeiture procedure

(a) In General.⁠—A forfeiture under this chapter may be enforced in the same way as a forfeiture under the laws on the collection of duties. However, such a forfeiture may be remitted without seizure of the vessel.

(b) Prior Convictions.⁠—In a proceeding under this chapter to enforce a forfeiture, a prior criminal conviction of a person for a violation of this chapter with respect to the subject matter of the forfeiture is prima facie evidence of the violation against the person convicted.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1654 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
56105(a)	46 App.:836.	Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 451, § 38, as added July 15, 1918, ch. 152, § 4, 40 Stat. 902; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 304(b), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1924.
56105(b)	46 App.:837.	Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 451, § 39, as added July 15, 1918, ch. 152, § 4, 40 Stat. 902.

56105(a)

46 App.:836.

Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 451, § 38, as added July 15, 1918, ch. 152, § 4, 40 Stat. 902; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 304(b), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1924.

56105(b)

46 App.:837.

Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 451, § 39, as added July 15, 1918, ch. 152, § 4, 40 Stat. 902.