§ 2274. — Destruction or misuse of vessel by person in charge.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 18USC2274]
TITLE 18--CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART I--CRIMES
CHAPTER 111--SHIPPING
Sec. 2274. Destruction or misuse of vessel by person in charge
Whoever, being the owner, master or person in charge or command of
any private vessel, foreign or domestic, or a member of the crew or
other person, within the territorial waters of the United States,
willfully causes or permits the destruction or injury of such vessel or
knowingly permits said vessel to be used as a place of resort for any
person conspiring with another or preparing to commit any offense
against the United States, or any offense in violation of the treaties
of the United States or of the obligations of the United States under
the law of nations, or to defraud the United States; or knowingly
permits such vessels to be used in violation of the rights and
obligations of the United States under the law of nations, shall be
fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.
In case such vessels are so used, with the knowledge of the owner or
master or other person in charge or command thereof, the vessel,
together with her tackle, apparel, furniture, and equipment, shall be
subject to seizure and forfeiture to the United States in the same
manner as merchandise is forfeited for violation of the customs revenue
laws.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 804; Pub. L. 103-322, title XXXIII,
Sec. 330016(1)(L), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on section 193 of title 50, U.S.C., 1940 ed., War and National
Defense (June 15, 1917, ch. 30, title II, Sec. 3, 40 Stat. 220; Mar. 28,
1940, ch. 72, Sec. 3(b), 54 Stat. 79).
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
References in Text
The customs revenue laws, referred to in text, are classified
generally to Title 19, Customs Duties.
Amendments
1994--Pub. L. 103-322 substituted ``fined under this title'' for
``fined not more than $10,000'' in first par.
