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US CHAPTER 25 — PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES
- § 1971. — "Vessel of the United States" defined.
- § 1972. — Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions.
- § 1973. — Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew.
- § 1974. — Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures.
- § 1975. — Claims for amounts expended because of seizure.
- § 1976. — Authorization of appropriations.
- § 1977. — Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen.
- § 1978. — Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs.
- § 1979. — Fishermen's Protective Fund.
- § 1980. — Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear.
- § 1980a. — Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law.
- § 1980b. — Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law.