Obstruction of revenue officers by masters of vessels
United States Code
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- 1979United States v. Lespier 1st Cir.
- 1979United States v. Cadena 5th Cir.
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If the master of any vessel shall obstruct or hinder, or shall intentionally cause any obstruction or hindrance to any officer in lawfully going on board such vessel, for the purpose of carrying into effect any of the revenue or navigation laws of the United States, he shall for every such offense be liable to a penalty of not more than $2,000 nor less than $500. (Source: (R.S. § 3068; Aug. 5, 1935, ch. 438, title III, § 307, 49 Stat. 528.))