American Samoa § 13.1030 - Powers of authorities.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.1030 — Powers of authorities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.1030. Powers of authorities.
Any employee of the Government of American Samoa who is commissioned or duly authorized to make arrests within the jurisdictional boundaries of his agency, which includes but is not limited to, territorial police, customs inspectors, immigration officers, agriculture inspectors and airport police may: (1) make arrests without warrant for any offenses under this chapter committed in his presence, or if he has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing a violation of this chapter which may constitute a felony; (2) make seizures of property pursuant to this chapter.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 13.1030
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.1030 cover?
Section 13.1030 ("Powers of authorities.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 13.1030?
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