S. 3598 would amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect to the operation of submersible vessels and semi-submersible vessels without nationality.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editDrug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 - Amends the wikifederal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 15 years for knowingly operating or attempting or conspiring to operate by any means, or for embarking in, any submersible or semi-submersible vessel that is without nationality and bethat is navigating or has navigated into, through, or from waters beyond the first to provideouter limit of the territorial sea of a detailed summarysingle country or a lateral limit of that country's territorial sea with an adjacent country, with the bill!)intent to avoid detection. Imposes an additional civil fine of up to $1 million for violations.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 10/3/2008: Presented to President.
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== Points in Favor ==

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