46 USC § 8906
Penalty
through Pub. L. 116-344, except Pub. Ls. 116-260 and 116-283
An owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel operated in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.
Open TableRevised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
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8906 | 46:390d |
Section 8906 prescribes the penalties for violations of this chapter.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 substituted "not more than $25,000" for "$1,000".