FEDERAL · 46 U.S.C. · Chapter 89
Penalty
46 U.S.C. § 8906
Title46 — Shipping
Chapter89 — SMALL VESSEL MANNING
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46 U.S.C. § 8906.
Text
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.
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History
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 556; Pub. L. 104–324, title III, §306(b), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3918.)
Editorial Notes
Section 8906 prescribes the penalties for violations of this chapter.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 substituted "not more than $25,000" for "$1,000".
Historical and Revision Notes
Chapter 91 prescribes manning standards for certain foreign and United States tank vessels carrying oil or hazardous materials.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 substituted "not more than $25,000" for "$1,000".
Historical and Revision Notes
Chapter 91 prescribes manning standards for certain foreign and United States tank vessels carrying oil or hazardous materials.
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