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Code · U.S. Code · Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES · CHAPTER 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 · Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles · § 1438

§ 1438. Unlawful return of foreign vessel’s papers

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It shall not be lawful for any foreign consul to deliver to the master of any foreign vessel the register, or document in lieu thereof, deposited with him in accordance with the provisions of section 1434 of this title, or regulations issued thereunder, until such master shall produce to him a clearance in due form from the Customs Service in the port in which such vessel has entered. Any consul offending against the provisions of this section shall be liable to a fine of not more than $5,000.
(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, § 438, 46 Stat. 712; Pub. L. 91–271, title III, § 301(b), June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 287; Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, § 654, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2210.)
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  • June 17, 1930, ch. 497
  • 46 Stat. 712
  • Pub. L. 91–271, title III, § 301(b)
  • 84 Stat. 287
  • Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, § 654
  • 107 Stat. 2210
  • act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, § 438
  • 42 Stat. 952
  • Pub. L. 103–182
  • Pub. L. 91–271
  • section 203 of Pub. L. 91–271
  • Pub. L. 107–296
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ActJune 17, 1930, ch. 497
Stat.46 Stat. 712
Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–271, title III, § 301(b)
Stat.84 Stat. 287
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, § 654
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