Who is authorized to exercise the powers established under 14 USC 89?

The powers established under 14 USC 89 grant specific authority to commissioned officers, warrant officers, and petty officers of the Coast Guard to enforce laws on the high seas and waters over which the United States has jurisdiction. This legal framework empowers these personnel to board vessels, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with relevant maritime laws, including those related to fisheries, drug enforcement, and other regulatory matters.

Commissioned officers, warrant officers, and petty officers are trained and have the legal authority to enforce these laws, allowing them to act as agents of the government with the ability to make arrests and carry out other enforcement actions. This ensures that individuals with appropriate training and responsibility can effectively address maritime law enforcement needs.

In contrast, civilian employees, general officers, and administrative personnel do not possess the same direct law enforcement authority under this statute, thereby limiting their roles in immediate enforcement actions at sea.