Forfeiture procedure

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§56105. Forfeiture procedure

(a) In General.-A forfeiture under this chapter may be enforced in the same way as a forfeiture under the laws on the collection of duties. However, such a forfeiture may be remitted without seizure of the vessel.

(b) Prior Convictions.-In a proceeding under this chapter to enforce a forfeiture, a prior criminal conviction of a person for a violation of this chapter with respect to the subject matter of the forfeiture is prima facie evidence of the violation against the person convicted.

( Pub. L. 109–304, §8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1654 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
56105(a) 46 App.:836. Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 451, §38, as added July 15, 1918, ch. 152, §4, 40 Stat. 902 ; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, §304(b), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1924 .
56105(b) 46 App.:837. Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 451, §39, as added July 15, 1918, ch. 152, §4, 40 Stat. 902 .


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