FEDERAL · 19 U.S.C. · Chapter 1
Obstruction of revenue officers by masters of vessels
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
If the master of any vessel shall obstruct or hinder, or shall intentionally cause any obstruction or hindrance to any officer in lawfully going on board such vessel, for the purpose of carrying into effect any of the revenue or navigation laws of the United States, he shall for every such offense be liable to a penalty of not more than $2,000 nor less than $500.
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Source Credit
History
(R.S. §3068; Aug. 5, 1935, ch. 438, title III, §307, 49 Stat. 528.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Codification
R.S. §3068 derived from act Mar. 2, 1799, ch. 22, §71, 1 Stat. 678.
Amendments
1935—Act Aug. 5, 1935, inserted reference to navigation laws, and increased penalty from $500 and $50 to $2,000 and $500, respectively.
Codification
R.S. §3068 derived from act Mar. 2, 1799, ch. 22, §71, 1 Stat. 678.
Amendments
1935—Act Aug. 5, 1935, inserted reference to navigation laws, and increased penalty from $500 and $50 to $2,000 and $500, respectively.