18 U.S.C. § 962 : US Code - Section 962: Arming vessel against friendly nation

Search 18 U.S.C. § 962 : US Code - Section 962: Arming vessel against friendly nation

Whoever, within the United States, furnishes, fits out, arms, or
attempts to furnish, fit out or arm, any vessel, with intent that
such vessel shall be employed in the service of any foreign prince,
or state, or of any colony, district, or people, to cruise, or
commit hostilities against the subjects, citizens, or property of
any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people
with whom the United States is at peace; or
Whoever issues or delivers a commission within the United States
for any vessel, to the intent that she may be so employed -
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three
years, or both.
Every such vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, together
with all materials, arms, ammunition, and stores which may have
been procured for the building and equipment thereof, shall be
forfeited, one half to the use of the informer and the other half
to the use of the United States.