FEDERAL · 46 U.S.C. · Chapter 313

General civil penalty

Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 46Shipping·Ch. 313 — COMMERCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND MARITIME LIENS·Subch. I
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.

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History

(Pub. L. 100–710, title I, §102(c), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4741.)

Editorial Notes

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 effective Jan. 1, 1989, with certain exceptions and qualifications, see section 107 of Pub. L. 100–710, set out as a note under section 31301 of this title.