American Samoa § 20.1714 - Discharge of waste products from ships prohibited.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.1714 — Discharge of waste products from ships prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20.1714. Discharge of waste products from ships prohibited.
The discharge of oil sludge, oil refuse, fuel oil, or any product which may cause contamination of the water of the harbor, either directly or indirectly, or the pumping of bilges into the water of any harbor, is strictly prohibited.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 20.1714
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.1714 cover?
Section 20.1714 ("Discharge of waste products from ships 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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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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