Title 14, Coast GuardRelease 119-102
§523 Enforcement Authority
Title 14 › SUBTITLE I — ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS, DUTIES, AND ADMINISTRATION › CHAPTER 5 — FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › SUBCHAPTER II — LIFE SAVING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES › § 523
Summary
Under Secretary‑approved rules, Coast Guard members may carry firearms and, at facilities (46 U.S.C. 70101), make warrantless United States arrests in their presence 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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102