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22 U.S.C. § 4205 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 22. Foreign Relations and Intercourse § 4205. Retention of papers of American vessels until payment of demands and wages

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

All consular officers are authorized and required to retain in their possession all the papers of vessels of the United States, which shall be deposited with them as directed by law, till payment shall be made of all demands and wages on account of such vessels.

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