46 U.S.C. § 70501: Findings and declarations

Summary

Congress says trafficking drugs on ships is a serious international problem. It is widely condemned and threatens the security and social well‑being of the United States. Congress also says operating or boarding a submersible or semi‑submersible vessel without nationality on an international voyage is a serious international problem. Those unflagged trips help transnational crime, including drug trafficking and terrorism, and endanger navigation safety and U.S. security.

Title 46, §70501

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Congress finds and declares that (1) trafficking in controlled substances aboard vessels is a serious international problem, is universally condemned, and presents a specific threat to the security and societal well-being of the United States and (2) operating or embarking in a submersible vessel or semi-submersible vessel without nationality and on an international voyage is a serious international problem, facilitates transnational crime, including drug trafficking, and terrorism, and presents a specific threat to the safety of maritime navigation and the security of the United States.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 7050146 App.:1902.Pub. L. 96–350, § 2, Sept. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1160; Pub. L. 99–307, § 7, May 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 447; Pub. L. 99–570, title III, § 3202, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–95; Pub. L. 99–640, § 17, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3552.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2008—Pub. L. 110–407 inserted cl. (1) designation after “declares that”, substituted “States and” for “States.”, and added cl. (2).

§70501 Findings and Declarations