§ 2277. Explosives or dangerous weapons aboard vessels

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(a)Whoever brings, carries, or possesses any such weapon or explosive on board of any vessel in the possession and under the control of the United States or which has been seized and forfeited by the United States or upon which a guard has been placed by the United States pursuant to the provisions of section 191 1 of Title 50, without previously obtaining the permission of the captain of the port in which such vessel is located, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

(b)This section shall not apply to the personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States or to officers or employees of the United States or of a State or of a political subdivision thereof, while acting in the performance of their duties, who are authorized by law or by rules or regulations to own or possess any such weapon or explosive.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 804; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147; Pub. L. 109–304, § 17(d)(6), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1707.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 503, 504 (Dec. 31, 1941, ch. 642, §§ 1, 2, 55 Stat. 876).

Section consolidates sections 503 and 504 of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed.

Words “This section” were substituted in subsection

(b)for the words “The provisions of sections 503, 504 of this title”.

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

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Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
Public Law 115-282

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 804
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
108 Stat. 2147
Pub. L. 109–304, § 17(d)(6)
120 Stat. 1707
Dec. 31, 1941, ch. 642
55 Stat. 876
Act June 6, 1941, ch. 174
55 Stat. 242
132 Stat. 4267
Pub. L. 109–304
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 2277

Explosives or dangerous weapons aboard vessels

U.S.C.§ 191

U.S.C.§ 70051

Pub. L.Public Law 115-282

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 804

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)

Stat.108 Stat. 2147

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