Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act
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maritime-drug-law-enforcement-act-303-4570506
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Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act
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The Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act (MDLEA), implemented in 1986 by the United States, is a piece of legislation combatting the illegal drug trade. Enacted through congress, the MDLEA establishes that it is illegal for anyone on board a vessel belonging to the United States or within their jurisdiction to deliberately produce or disseminate psychotropic substances. The act is notable for its extraterritorial jurisdiction and its lack of nexus requirement. The Act provides that the United State
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_Drug_Law_Enforcement_Act
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2024-02-09T04:50:05Z
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