Title 14 — Coast GuardRelease 119-73
§523 Enforcement authority
Title 14 › Subtitle SUBTITLE I— - ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS, DUTIES, AND ADMINISTRATION › Chapter CHAPTER 5— - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - LIFE SAVING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES › § 523
Summary
Secretary-approved rules allow on-duty Coast Guard to carry firearms and, at a facility, make warrantless arrests for U.S. offenses they witness and seize property.
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Title 14, §523
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Subject to guidelines approved by the Secretary, members of the Coast Guard, in the performance of official duties, may—
(1)carry a firearm; and
(2)while at a facility (as defined in section 70101 of title 46)—
(A)make an arrest without warrant for any offense against the United States committed in their presence; and
(B)seize property as otherwise provided by law.
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14 U.S.C. § 523
Title 14 — Coast Guard
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73