Authority and Jurisdiction Flashcards
14 USC 2
The coast guard shall enforce or assist in the enforcement of all applicable federal laws on, under and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
14 USC 1
Established the coast guard as a military service in January 28, 1915
14 USC 89(a)
The coast guard may make inquiries examinations inspections seizure and arrests upon the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, for the prevention detection and suppression of violations of us law. For such purposes the commissioned, warrant, and petty officers may at any time go onboard a vessel subject to the jurisdiction or operation of us law, address inquiries to those on board, examine the ships documents, examine and inspect and search the vessel and use all force necessary to compel compliance.
14 USC 141
The coast guard may, when so requested by proper authority utilize its personnel and facilities to assist any federal agency, state or territory, possession or political subdivision thereof.
14 USC 143
Commissioned warrant and petty officers of the coast guard are deemed to be officer of the customs
19 USC 1401
Definitions of customs
Authority
The governments legal power to act
Jurisdiction
The governments legal power to exercise its authority over its persons vessels and territory.
Consensual boarding
A boarding conducted solely with the consent of the master/person in charge of a vessel not subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S.
Statement of no objection
The means by which a CG flag officer informs a subordinate commander that the flag officer does not object to the proposed use of the subordinate commanders lawful discretion and authority.
Diplomatic immunity
Legal immunity given to diplomats; not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution.
Types of vessels and registry
Commercial, recreational, government owned/ non recreational, warship
33 CFR
Navigation and navigable waters
46 CFR
Shipping
18 USC
Crimes and criminal procedures
