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CHAPTER 705⁠—MARITIME DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT — Front Matter

Chap.Sec.
70501.Findings and declarations.
70502.Definitions.
70503.Prohibited acts.
70504.Jurisdiction and venue.
70505.Failure to comply with international law as a defense.
70506.Penalties.
70507.Forfeitures.
70508.Operation of submersible vessel or semi-submersible vessel without nationality.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2016⁠—Pub. L. 114–120, title III, §§ 306(a)(12), 314(e)(2), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 55, 59, inserted period at end of item 70508, added item 70503, and struck out former item 70503 “Manufacture, distribution, or possession of controlled substances on vessels”.

2008⁠—Pub. L. 110–407, title II, § 202(b)(1), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4300, added item 70508.