American Samoa § 20.1301 - Boarding vessel prior to pratique prohibited.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.1301 — Boarding vessel prior to pratique prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20.1301. Boarding vessel prior to pratique prohibited.
(a) The Director of Health or his representative may board each vessel coming from a port other than a port in American Samoa. (b) No other person except a pilot may board the vessel until pratique has been granted, and there will be no other physical communication with the vessel until pratique has been granted.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 20.1301
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.1301 cover?
Section 20.1301 ("Boarding vessel prior to pratique prohibited.") 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.
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