§ 220. Enforcement of section 219
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It shall be unlawful to take any vessel or cargo detained under section 219 of this title from the custody of the proper officers of the customs, unless by process of some court of the United States; and in case of any attempt otherwise to take such vessel or cargo by any force, or combination, or assemblage of persons, too great to be overcome by the officers of the customs, the President, or such person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, may employ such part of the Army or Navy or militia of the United States, or such force of citizen volunteers as may be necessary, to prevent the removal of such vessel or cargo, and to protect the officers of the customs in retaining the custody thereof.
(R.S. § 5316.)
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- act July 12, 1861, ch. 3, § 3
- 12 Stat. 256
- 79 Stat. 1317
- 64 Stat. 1280
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§ 220
Enforcement of section 219
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Actact July 12, 1861, ch. 3, § 3
Stat.12 Stat. 256
Stat.79 Stat. 1317
Stat.64 Stat. 1280
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