Federal · Title 46 — Shipping

46 U.S.C. § 10321: General penalty

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

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