Federal · Title 46 — Shipping

46 U.S.C. § 60506: Retaliation against British dominions of North America

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

The President may issue proclamations retaliating against British dominions for denying trading rights. Violating such a proclamation is punishable by fine, imprisonment up to 2 years, or both; violating vessels and goods may be seized.

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denied rights provided by law or treaty; subjected to unreasonable restrictions in the exercise of those rights; or otherwise harassed; denied the privilege of entering the port or place in the same manner and under the same regulations applicable to trading vessels of the most-favored-nation; prevented from buying supplies allowed to be sold to trading vessels of the most-favored-nation; or otherwise harassed; or denied privileges given to vessels of the most-favored-nation or their masters or crews; or otherwise harassed. The President may apply a proclamation under this section to any of the subjects named, and may include exceptions for vessels in distress or need of supplies. The President may change, revoke, and renew the proclamation. A person violating a proclamation issued under this section shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. A vessel or goods found in waters, ports, or places of the United States in violation of the proclamation may be seized by, and forfeited to, the United States Government.

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