§6005 Sanctions

Summary

No license can be issued for any transaction listed in 31 C.F.R. 515.559 as it stood on July 1, 1989, except contracts made before October 23, 1992. Beginning on the 61st day after October 23, 1992, any vessel that goes to a Cuban port to trade may not load or unload cargo at a U.S. port within 180 days after leaving Cuba unless the Treasury Secretary issues a license. Unless the Treasury Secretary says otherwise, ships carrying goods or people to or from Cuba, or carrying goods in which Cuba or a Cuban national has an interest, may not enter a U.S. port. Commodities allowed under the general license in 15 C.F.R. 771.9 as of May 1, 1992 cannot be sent under that general license to such vessels. The President must set strict limits on money sent to Cuba by U.S. persons to pay for Cuban travel so the money only covers reasonable travel costs and is not used by the Cuban government to get U.S. currency. The bans above do not apply to activities allowed by section 6004, section 6006, or section 5(b)(4) of the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. 4305(b)(4)). Definitions (one line each): "Vessel" — any watercraft used or able to be used for travel on water (not aircraft). "United States" — includes U.S. territories, possessions, and the customs waters as defined in section 1401 of title 19. "Cuban national" — a national of Cuba as defined in 31 C.F.R. 515.302 as of August 1, 1992.