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Sec. 24709 International transportation


49 U.S.C.A. § 24709

UNITED STATES CODE ANNOTATED
TITLE 49. TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE V--RAIL PROGRAMS
PART C--PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 247--AMTRAK ROUTE SYSTEM

Current through Pub. L. 108-6, approved 02-13-03
 

§ 24709. International transportation

 Amtrak may develop and operate international intercity rail passenger transportation between the United States and Canada and between the United States and Mexico.  The Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General, in cooperation with Amtrak, shall maintain, consistent with the effective enforcement of the immigration and customs laws, en route customs inspection and immigration procedures for international intercity rail passenger transportation that will--
 (1) be convenient for passengers;  and
 (2) result in the quickest possible international intercity rail passenger transportation.


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