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46 U.S. Code § 56105 - Forfeiture procedure

§ 56105.
Forfeiture procedure
(a)In General.—
A forfeiture under this chapter may be enforced in the same way as a forfeiture under the laws on the collection of duties. However, such a forfeiture may be remitted without seizure of the vessel.
(b)Prior Convictions.—
In a proceeding under this chapter to enforce a forfeiture, a prior criminal conviction of a person for a violation of this chapter with respect to the subject matter of the forfeiture is prima facie evidence of the violation against the person convicted.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1654.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

56105(a)

46 App.:836.

Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 451, § 38, as added July 15, 1918, ch. 152, § 4, 40 Stat. 902; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 304(b), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1924.

56105(b)

46 App.:837.

Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 451, § 39, as added July 15, 1918, ch. 152, § 4, 40 Stat. 902.

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