§ 2290. Jurisdiction and scope

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(a)Jurisdiction.— There is jurisdiction, including extraterritorial jurisdiction, over an offense under this chapter if the prohibited activity takes place—

(1)within the United States and within waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; or

(2)outside United States and—

(A)an offender or a victim is a national of the United States (as that term is defined under section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)); 1

(B)the activity involves a vessel in which a national of the United States was on board; or

(C)the activity involves a vessel of the United States (as that term is defined under section 2 2 of the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act (46 U.S.C. App. 1903).1

(b)Scope.— Nothing in this chapter shall apply to otherwise lawful activities carried out by or at the direction of the United States Government.

(Added Pub. L. 109–177, title III, § 306(a), Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 237.)

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Pub. L. 109–177, title III, § 306(a)
120 Stat. 237
Pub. L. 96–350
Pub. L. 109–304
120 Stat. 1683

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§ 2290

Jurisdiction and scope

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–177, title III, § 306(a)

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