In the customs territory of the United States, and in the Virgin Islands, the provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by appropriate customs officers. In any other territory or area within the United States, but not within such customs territory or the Virgin Islands, such provisions shall be enforced by such persons as may be designated by the President.
19 U.S.C. § 2613
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATESection effective on the 90th day after Jan. 12, 1983, or on any date which the President shall prescribe and publish in the Federal Register, with exceptions, see section 315 of Pub. L. 97-446 set out as a note under section 2601 of this title.
EXECUTIVE DOCUMENTS
DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONSFor delegation of certain functions of President under this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 12555, Mar. 10, 1986, 51 F.R. 8475, set out as a note under section 2602 of this title.
- United States
- The term "United States" includes the several States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or area the foreign relations for which the United States is responsible.