46 USC 4106 - Sec. 4106. Penalties
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If a vessel to which this chapter applies is operated in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter, the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in charge are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.
Historical And Revision Notes
Revised section Source section (U.S. Code)
4106 46:526o
Section 4106 provides a civil penalty of $100 for a violation of this chapter or a regulation under this chapter.
The vessel also is liable in rem. AMENDMENTS 1988 - Pub. L. 100-540 substituted "not more than $5,000" for "$100".
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