16 U.S.C. § 7409
Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to displace any requirements imposed by the customs laws of the United States or any other laws or regulations enforced or administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Where more stringent requirements regarding port entry or access to port services exist under other Federal law, those more stringent requirements shall apply. Nothing in this chapter shall affect a vessel's entry into port, in accordance with international law, for reasons of force majeure or distress.
This chapter shall be interpreted and applied in accordance with United States obligations under international law.
16 U.S.C. § 7409
- Secretary
- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce or his or her designee.
- vessel
- The term "vessel" means any vessel, ship of another type, or boat used for, equipped to be used for, or intended to be used for, fishing or fishing-related activities, including container vessels that are carrying fish that have not been previously landed.