§ 1979. Fishermen’s Protective Fund
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There is created a Fishermen’s Protective Fund which shall be used by the Secretary of State to reimburse owners of vessels for amounts determined and certified by him under section 1973 of this title. The amount of any claim or portion thereof collected by the Secretary of State from any foreign country pursuant to section 1975(a) of this title shall be deposited in the fund and shall be available for the purpose of reimbursing vessel owners under section 1973 of this title; except that if a transfer to the fund was made pursuant to section 1975(b)(1) of this title with respect to any such claim, an amount from the fund equal to the amount so collected shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
There is authorized to be appropriated to the fund
(1)the sum of $3,000,000 to provide initial capital, and
(2)such additional sums as may be necessary from time to time to supplement the fund in order to meet the requirements of the fund.
(Aug. 27, 1954, ch. 1018, § 9, as added Pub. L. 92–569, § 5, Oct. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 1183; amended Pub. L. 98–364, title III, § 302(c), July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 444.)
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U.S. Code
- § 1972Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions
- § 1975Claims for amounts expended because of seizure
- § 1973Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
- § 1980aReimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law
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- Public Law 93–305Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for other purposes
- Public Law 97–12Making supplemental and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, rescinding certain budget authority, and for other purposes
- Public Law 94–32Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and for other purposes
- Public Law 97–257Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes
- Public Law 98–364To authorize appropriations to carry out the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, for fiscal years 1985 through 1988, and for other purposes
- Public Law 95–194To extend the provisions of the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967, relating to the reimbursement of seized commercial fishermen, until October 1, 1978
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- Aug. 27, 1954, ch. 1018, § 9
- Pub. L. 92–569, § 5
- 86 Stat. 1183
- Pub. L. 98–364, title III, § 302(c)
- 98 Stat. 444
- Pub. L. 98–364
- section 6 of Pub. L. 92–569
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§ 1979
Fishermen’s Protective Fund
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ActAug. 27, 1954, ch. 1018, § 9
Pub. L.Pub. L. 92–569, § 5
Stat.86 Stat. 1183
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–364, title III, § 302(c)
Stat.98 Stat. 444
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