U.S. Congress - H.R.7099 Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008
H.R.7099 - Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008
To amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect to the operation of submersible vessels and semi-submersible vessels without nationality. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect to the operation of submersible vessels and semi-submersible vessels without nationality. as introduced.
- Short: Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 as introduced.
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Official Summary
9/25/2008--Introduced.Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 15 years for knowingly operating or attempting or conspiring to operate by any means, or for embarking in, any submersible or semi-submersiOfficial Summary
9/25/2008--Introduced.Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 15 years for knowingly operating or attempting or conspiring to operate by any means, or for embarking in, any submersible or semi-submersible vessel that is without nationality and that is navigating or has navigated into, through, or from waters beyond the outer limit of the territorial sea of a single country or a lateral limit of that country's territorial sea with an adjacent country, with the intent to avoid detection. Imposes an additional civil fine of up to $1 million for violations.
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In Homeland Security: Awaiting New Law Against Smugglers, Mini ...
The new Amended Bill that could add safeguards for the better protection and apprehension of drug and human traffickers using the mini-submarines is H.R.7099: To amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect ...
Awaiting New Law Against Smugglers, Mini-Submarines Used in ...
The new Amended Bill that could add safeguards for the better protection and apprehension of drug and human traffickers using the mini-submarines is HR7099: To amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect to the operation of ...
WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 110-407, The Drug Trafficking Vessel ...
... limit of that country's territorial sea with an adjacent country, and for other purposes (H.R. 6295) · The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 (H.R. 7099) · The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 (S. 3526) .
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