Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 4106

Penalties

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 (, , ; , , .)

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.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 100–5401988— substituted “not more than $5,000” for “$100”.