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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
It is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States--
(1) to violate any provision of this chapter or the regulations issued under this chapter;
(2) to refuse to permit any authorized officer to board, search, or inspect a vessel that is subject to the person's control in connection with the enforcement of this chapter or the regulations issued under this chapter;
(3) to submit false information pursuant to any requirement under this chapter or the regulations issued under this chapter; or
(4) to commit any offense enumerated in paragraph (4), (5), (7), or (9) of section 707(a) 1 of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act (16 U.S.C. 6906(a)).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 16 U.S.C. § 7406 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 16. Conservation § 7406. Prohibited acts - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-16-conservation/16-usc-sect-7406/
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