An owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel operated in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.
Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 556 Pub. L. 104–324, title III, § 306(b)110 Stat. 3918 (, , ; , , .)
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8906 | 46:390d |
Section 8906 prescribes the penalties for violations of this chapter.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 104–3241996— substituted “not more than $25,000” for “$1,000”.