46 U.S.C. § 11504Chapter 115
§11504. Enforcement of forfeitures
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§11504. Enforcement of forfeitures
When an offense by a seaman also is a criminal violation, it is not necessary that a criminal proceeding be brought to enforce a forfeiture.
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
| 11504 | 46:705 |
Section 11504 provides that when a seaman has committed a criminal offense, a forfeiture may be enforced through civil proceedings.
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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