American Samoa § 20.0243 - Retention of vessel for inspection regarding suspected violations.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.0243 — Retention of vessel for inspection regarding suspected violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20.0243. Retention of vessel for inspection regarding suspected violations.
The Board or its authorized representative may temporarily retain any vessel when reasonable suspicion exists that there is a violation of a provision of this chapter or rules of the Board by a vessel carrying goods or passengers from any port, landing on islands of American Samoa. Retention of the vessel shall be only for that time needed to conduct an inspection to ascertain if such violation exists.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 20.0243
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.0243 cover?
Section 20.0243 ("Retention of vessel for inspection regarding suspected violations.") 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 § 20.0243?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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