Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 31309

General civil penalty

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person violating this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.

Pub. L. 100–710, title I, § 102(c)102 Stat. 4741(, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

31309

New

Section 31309 provides for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for a violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 107 of Pub. L. 100–710section 31301 of this titleSection effective , with certain exceptions and qualifications, see , set out as a note under .