118 STAT. 2097 PUBLIC LAW 108–375—OCT. 28, 2004 (b) INTERNATIONAL LAW.—This title and any regulations imple menting this title shall be applied in accordance with generally recognized principles of international law and in accordance with the treaties, conventions, and other agreements to which the United States is a party. (c) LAW OF FINDS.—The law of finds shall not apply to— (1) any United States sunken military craft, wherever located; or (2) any foreign sunken military craft located in United States waters. (d) LAW OF SALVAGE.—No salvage rights or awards shall be granted with respect to— (1) any United States sunken military craft without the express permission of the United States; or (2) any foreign sunken military craft located in United States waters without the express permission of the relevant foreign state. (e) LAW OF CAPTURE OR PRIZE.—Nothing in this title is intended to alter the international law of capture or prize with respect to sunken military craft. (f) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.—Nothing in sections 4281 through 4287 and 4289 of the Revised Statutes (46 U.S.C. App. 181 et seq.) or section 3 of the Act of February 13, 1893 (chapter 105; 27 Stat. 445; 46 U.S.C. App. 192), shall limit the liability of any person under this section. (g) AUTHORITIES OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE COAST GUARD.— Nothing in this title is intended to preclude or limit the application of any other law enforcement authorities of the Commandant of the Coast Guard. (h) PRIOR DELEGATIONS, AUTHORIZATIONS, AND RELATED REGU LATIONS.—Nothing in this title shall invalidate any prior delegation, authorization, or related regulation that is consistent with this title. (i) CRIMINAL LAW.—Nothing in this title is intended to prevent the United States from pursuing criminal sanctions for plundering of wrecks, larceny of Government property, or violation of any applicable criminal law. SEC. 1407. ENCOURAGEMENT OF AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN COUN TRIES. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, is encouraged to negotiate and conclude bilateral and multilateral agreements with foreign countries with regard to sunken military craft consistent with this title. SEC. 1408. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) ASSOCIATED CONTENTS.—The term ‘‘associated contents’’ means— (A) the equipment, cargo, and contents of a sunken military craft that are within its debris field; and (B) the remains and personal effects of the crew and passengers of a sunken military craft that are within its debris field. (2) SECRETARY CONCERNED.—The term ‘‘Secretary con cerned’’ means— (A) subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary of a military department; and 10 USC 113 note. 10 USC 113 note.
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