22 USC 1980a - Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law

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§ 1980a.

Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law

(a)

Reimbursable fees

(b)

Documentation

In seeking such reimbursement, the vessel owner shall provide, together with such other information as the Secretary of State may require—

(1)

a copy of the receipt for payment;

(2)

an affidavit attesting that the owner or the owner’s agent paid the fee under protest; and

(3)

a copy of the vessel’s certificate of documentation.

(c)

Timeliness

(d)

Funding; appropriations

(e)

Claim against foreign government

(f)

“Owner” defined

(Aug. 27, 1954, ch. 1018, § 11, as added Pub. L. 104–43, title IV, § 402(a), Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 389.)

cite as: 22 USC 1980a