US Code

Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

22 U.S.C. § 1974

Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures

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1 So in original. Probably should be “of”.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to a seizure made by a country at war with the United States or a seizure made in accordance with the provisions of any applicable convention or treaty, if that treaty or convention was made with advice and consent to  the Senate and was in force and effect for the United States and the seizing country at the time of the seizure.

Aug. 27, 1954, ch. 1018, § 4 68 Stat. 883 Pub. L. 98–364, title III, § 303(b)98 Stat. 444 (, ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 98–3641984— substituted “any applicable convention or treaty, if that treaty or convention was made with advice and consent to the Senate and was in force and effect for the United States and the seizing country at the time of the seizure” for “any fishery convention or treaty to which the United States is a party”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Pub. L. 98–364section 303(c) of Pub. L. 98–364section 1972 of this titleAmendment by applicable with respect to seizures made after , by foreign countries of vessels of the United States, see , set out as a note under .