14 USC 523 - Enforcement authority

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 523.

Enforcement authority

Subject to guidelines approved by the Secretary, members of the Coast Guard, in the performance of official duties, may—

(1)

carry a firearm; and

(2)

while at a facility (as defined in section 70101 of title 46)—

(A)

make an arrest without warrant for any offense against the United States committed in their presence; and

(B)

seize property as otherwise provided by law.

(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 208(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2912, § 99; renumbered § 523, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 105(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4200.)

cite as: 14 USC 523