§ 70501. Findings and declarations

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Congress finds and declares that

(1)trafficking in controlled substances aboard vessels is a serious international problem, is universally condemned, and presents a specific threat to the security and societal well-being of the United States and

(2)operating or embarking in a submersible vessel or semi-submersible vessel without nationality and on an international voyage is a serious international problem, facilitates transnational crime, including drug trafficking, and terrorism, and presents a specific threat to the safety of maritime navigation and the security of the United States.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 10(2), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1685; Pub. L. 110–407, title II, § 201, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4299.)

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Pub. L. 109–304, § 10(2)
120 Stat. 1685
Pub. L. 110–407, title II, § 201
122 Stat. 4299
Pub. L. 110–407

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§ 70501

Findings and declarations

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–304, § 10(2)

Stat.120 Stat. 1685

Pub. L.Pub. L. 110–407, title II, § 201

Stat.122 Stat. 4299

Pub. L.Pub. L. 110–407

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