46 USC 10905 – Complaints in foreign ports
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(a) When a complaint under section 10902(a) of this title is made in a foreign port, the procedures of this chapter shall be followed, with a consular officer performing the duties of the judge or justice of the peace.
Terms Used In 46 USC 10905
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
(b) On review of the marine surveyors’ report, the consular officer may approve and must certify any part of the report with which the officer agrees. If the consular officer dissents from any part of the report, the officer shall certify reasons for dissenting from that part.