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Default Federal Administration Becomes Even More Obtrusive, "Boater ID"

On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:17:22 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

The Navy can
stop, board and search but if an arrest requirement results, they have to
hold the subjects and call for the CG.


What is the difference between being "held" and being "arrested"?

It is illegal to resist arrest, what about "held"?

I suppose you could be charged with obstructing governmental
administration or some such.