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§ 1435.
Application of regulations; international negotiations and cooperation
(a)
Regulations
This chapter and the regulations issued under section 1434 of this title shall be applied in accordance with generally recognized principles of international law, and in accordance with treaties, conventions, and other agreements to which the United States is a party. No regulation shall apply to or be enforced against a person who is not a citizen, national, or resident alien of the United States, unless in accordance with—
(1)
generally recognized principles of international law;
(2)
an agreement between the United States and the foreign state of which the person is a citizen; or
(3)
an agreement between the United States and the flag state of a foreign vessel, if the person is a crewmember of the vessel.
(b)
Negotiations
(c)
International cooperation
(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 305, as added Pub. L. 98–498, title I, § 102, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2302; amended Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2105, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5043.)
cite as: 16 USC 1435