46 U.S.C. § 60107

Payment of fees on departing vessel

A departing vessel may be cleared only when all legal fees that have accrued on the vessel are paid and proof of payment is presented to the individual granting the clearance.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 9(b) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1676 .)