I am today introducing a bill designed to largely eliminate user charges assessed to airplane pilots and boat operators when they require customs service after regular hours. Under the present system. there exists confusion and inequitable treatment. Operators of small aircraft and maritime vessels entering the United States at times other than weekday business hours are caught in a strange game of chance that frequently proves more costly than entertaining. This element of chance Involves who will check them across the border: a customs officer. or an immigration officer. The winners of this game are those Inspected by immigration officers. They are charged no extra fee. But those inspected by customs officers are the losers. as they are charged for the officers overtime wages.
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