46 USC 10321 - General penalty

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 10321.

General penalty

(a)

A person violating any provision 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 $5,000.

(b)

The vessel is liable in rem for any penalty assessed under this section.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 569; Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, § 412, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2437.)

cite as: 46 USC 10321