FEDERAL · 46 U.S.C. · Chapter 115

Enforcement of forfeitures

Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 46Shipping·Ch. 115 — OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
When an offense by a seaman also is a criminal violation, it is not necessary that a criminal proceeding be brought to enforce a forfeiture.

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History

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 584.)

Editorial Notes

Section 11504 provides that when a seaman has committed a criminal offense, a forfeiture may be enforced through civil proceedings.