section 3852 of this titleA vessel operated in violation of the Convention, this chapter, or any regulation prescribed under this chapter, is liable in rem for any fine imposed under title 18 or civil penalty assessed pursuant to , and may be proceeded against in the United States district court of any district in which the vessel may be found.
Pub. L. 111–281, title X, § 1043124 Stat. 3031Pub. L. 111–330, § 1(20)124 Stat. 3571(, , ; , , .)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Pub. L. 111–281124 Stat. 3023This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title X of , , , which enacted this chapter and repealed chapter 37 (§ 2401 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of title X to the Code, see Tables.
Amendments
Pub. L. 111–3302010— substituted “under title 18” for “under section 18”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–330, § 1124 Stat. 3569Pub. L. 111–281, , , provided that the amendment made by section 1(20) is effective with the enactment of .