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.
Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 529 Pub. L. 100–540, § 3102 Stat. 2719 (, , ; , , .)
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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.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 100–5401988— substituted “not more than $5,000” for “$100”.