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§ 1973. Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
(a) Reimbursement by Secretary of State; “other direct charge” defined; source of reimbursement
(b) Determination and certification of charges by Secretary of State; reimbursement as lien on vessel; termination of lien
(Aug. 27, 1954, ch. 1018, § 3, 68 Stat. 883; Pub. L. 90–482, § 2, Aug. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 730; Pub. L. 92–569, § 2, Oct. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 1182; Pub. L. 94–265, title IV, § 403(a)(2), Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 360; Pub. L. 98–364, title III, § 302(a), July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 444.)