§ 8906 - Penalty

CHAPTER 89— SMALL VESSEL MANNING

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.

Notes

Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 890646:390d

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”.