§ 11504 - Enforcement of forfeitures

CHAPTER 115— OFFENSES AND PENALTIES

When an offense by a seaman also is a criminal violation, it is not necessary that a criminal proceeding be brought to enforce a forfeiture.

Notes

Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1150446:705

Section 11504 provides that when a seaman has committed a criminal offense, a forfeiture may be enforced through civil proceedings.