PUBLIC LAW 99-570—OCT. 27, 1986
100 STAT. 3207-82
"(d) ADDITIONAL CIVIL PENALTY.—If any merchandise (other than sea stores or the equivalent for conveyances other than a vessel) is imported or brought into the United States in or aboard a conveyance which was not properly reported or entered, the master, person in charge of a vehicle, or aircraft pilot shall be liable for a civil penalty equal to the value of the merchandise and the merchandise may be seized and forfeited unless properly entered by the importer or consignee. If the merchandise consists of any controlled substance listed in section 584, the master, individual in charge of a vehicle, or pilot shall be liable to the penalties prescribed in that section.".
19 USC 1584.
(b) INCREASE IN PENALTIES FOR DEPARTURE BEFORE REPORT OR
ENTRY.—Section 585 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1585) is amended— (1) by striking out "shall be liable to a penalty of $5,000," (2) by striking out "$500" and inserting "$5,000 for the first violation, and $10,000 for each subsequent violation,". SEC. 3114. PENALTIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED UNLOADING OF PASSENGERS.
Section 454 (19 U.S.C. 1454), is amended by striking out "$500 for each" and inserting "$1,000 for the first passenger and $500 for each additional". SEC. 3115. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS.
(a) AMENDMENT.—Section 459 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1459) is amended to read as follows: "SEC. 459. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS. "(a) INDIVIDUALS ARRIVING OTHER THAN BY CONVEYANCE.—Except
as otherwise authorized by the Secretary, individuals arriving in the United States other than by vessel, vehicle, or aircraft shall— "(1) enter the United States only at a border crossing point designated by the Secretary; and "(2) immediately— "(A) report the arrival, and J' . "(B) present themselves, and all articles accompanying them for inspection; e to the customs officer at the customs facility designated for that crossing point. "(b) INDIVIDUALS ARRIVING BY REPORTED CONVEYANCE.—Except as
otherwise authorized by the Secretary, passengers and crew members aboard a conveyance the arrival in the United States of which was made or reported in accordance with section 433 or 644 of this Act or section 1109 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, or in accordance with applicable regulations, shall remain aboard the conveyance until authorized to depart the conveyance by the appropriate customs officer. Upon departing the conveyance, the passengers and crew members shall immediately report to the designated customs facility with all articles accompanying them. "(c) INDIVIDUALS ARRIVING BY UNREPORTED CONVEYANCE.—Except
as otherwise authorized by the Secretary, individuals aboard a conveyance the arrival in the United States of which was not made or reported in accordance with the laws or regulations referred to in subsection (b) shall immediately notify a customs officer and report their arrival, together with appropriate information concerning the conveyance on or in which they arrived, and present their property for customs examination and inspection.
Ante, p. 3207-80; 19 USC 1644; 49 ^^ ^PP- ^^^^•
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