46 U.S.C. § 10704Chapter 107
§10704. Duties of consular officers
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§10704. Duties of consular officers
When a seaman dies outside the United States leaving money or property not on board a vessel, the consular officer nearest the place at which the money and property is located shall claim and take charge of it.
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
| 10704 | 46:624 |
Section 10704 requires consular officers to take charge of the property (not left on board a vessel) of deceased seamen who have died outside the United States.
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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