Title 30 — Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-73not60

§1467 Jurisdiction of Courts

Title 30 › Chapter 26— DEEP SEABED HARD MINERAL RESOURCES › Subchapter III— ENFORCEMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 1467

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Only U.S. district courts can decide cases under this chapter. They can issue orders and warrants, act on property, require bonds or other security, and take other steps needed to make things fair.

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Title 30, §1467

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The district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any case or controversy arising under the provisions of this chapter. These courts may, at any time—

(1)enter restraining orders or prohibitions;

(2)issue warrants, process in rem, or other process;

(3)prescribe and accept satisfactory bonds or other security; and

(4)take such other actions as are in the interest of justice.

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Citation

30 U.S.C. § 1467

Title 30 — Mineral Lands and Mining

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60