10 U.S.C. § 7651 : US Code - Section 7651: Scope of chapter

Search 10 U.S.C. § 7651 : US Code - Section 7651: Scope of chapter

(a) This chapter applies to all captures of vessels as prize
during war by authority of the United States or adopted and
ratified by the President. However, this chapter does not affect
the right of the Army or the Air Force, while engaged in
hostilities, to capture wherever found and without prize procedure -

(1) enemy property; or
(2) neutral property used or transported in violation of the
obligations of neutrals under international law.
(b) As used in this chapter -
(1) "vessel" includes aircraft; and
(2) "master" includes the pilot or other person in command of
an aircraft.
(c) Property seized or taken upon the inland waters of the United
States by its naval forces is not maritime prize. All such property
shall be delivered promptly to the proper officers of the courts.
(d) Nothing in this chapter may be construed as contravening any
treaty of the United States.