46 U.S.C. § 70002
Title 46
Chapter 700
Current through PL 116-220
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Last updated: March 30, 2026
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§ 70002. Special powers
The Secretary may order any vessel, in a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or in the navigable waters of the United States, to operate or anchor in a manner the Secretary directs if—
- (1) the Secretary has reasonable cause to believe such vessel does not comply with any regulation issued under section 70034 or any other applicable law or treaty;
- (2) the Secretary determines such vessel does not satisfy the conditions for port entry set forth in section 70021 of this title ; or
- (3) by reason of weather, visibility, sea conditions, port congestion, other hazardous circumstances, or the condition of such vessel, the Secretary is satisfied such direction is justified in the interest of safety.
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