Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

14 U.S.C. § 523

Enforcement authority

Subject to guidelines approved by the Secretary, members of the Coast Guard, in the performance of official duties, may—
(1)
carry a firearm; and
(2)
section 70101 of title 46 while at a facility (as defined in )—
(A)
make an arrest without warrant for any offense against the United States committed in their presence; and
(B)
seize property as otherwise provided by law.

Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 208(a)124 Stat. 2912Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 105(b)132 Stat. 4200(Added , , , § 99; renumbered § 523, , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–282section 99 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.