Authorized officer
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United States Code
16 U.S.C. § 5002 — as used in this chapter (4 versions over time)
“Authorized officer” means a law enforcement official authorized to enforce this chapter under section 5008(a) of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 973 — as used in this chapter (2 versions over time)
The term “Authorized Officer” means any officer who is authorized by the Secretary, or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, or the head of any Federal or State agency which has entered into an enforcement agreement with the Secretary under section 973h(a) of this title.