FEDERAL · 33 U.S.C. · Chapter SUBCHAPTER IV—ACTION ON VIOLATION, PENALTIES, AND REFERRALS
Liability in rem
33 U.S.C. § 3853
Title33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
ChapterSUBCHAPTER IV—ACTION ON VIOLATION, PENALTIES, AND REFERRALS
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33 U.S.C. § 3853.
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A 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 section 3852 of this title, and may be proceeded against in the United States district court of any district in which the vessel may be found.
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§ 3852
33 U.S.C. § 3852
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History
(Pub. L. 111–281, title X, §1043, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3031; Pub. L. 111–330, §1(20), Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3571.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title X of Pub. L. 111–281, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3023, which enacted this chapter and repealed chapter 37 (§2401 et seq.)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
2010—Pub. L. 111–330 substituted "under title 18" for "under section 18".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–330, §1, Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3569, provided that the amendment made by section 1(20) is effective with the enactment of Pub. L. 111–281.
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title X of Pub. L. 111–281, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3023, which enacted this chapter and repealed chapter 37 (§2401 et seq.)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
2010—Pub. L. 111–330 substituted "under title 18" for "under section 18".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–330, §1, Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3569, provided that the amendment made by section 1(20) is effective with the enactment of Pub. L. 111–281.
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