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Code · U.S. Code · Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE · CHAPTER 52— FOREIGN SERVICE · SUBCHAPTER XIV— POWERS, DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF CONSULAR OFFICERS GENERALLY · § 4205

§ 4205. Retention of papers of American vessels until payment of demands and wages

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All consular officers are authorized and required to retain in their possession all the papers of vessels of the United States, which shall be deposited with them as directed by law, till payment shall be made of all demands and wages on account of such vessels.
(R.S. § 1718.)
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  • act Aug. 18, 1856, ch. 127, § 28
  • 11 Stat. 63
  • section 1185 of this title
  • section 88 of this title
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§ 4205
Retention of papers of American vessels until payment of demands and wages
U.S.C.×1
Actact Aug. 18, 1856, ch. 127, § 28
Stat.11 Stat. 63
Citesection 1185 of this title
Citesection 88 of this title
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