46 U.S.C. § 14701

Current through P.L. 118-64 (published on www.congress.gov on 05/24/2024), except for [P. L. 118-63]

Section 14701 - General violation

The owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in charge of a vessel violating this part or a regulation prescribed under this part are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $20,000. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.

46 U.S.C. § 14701

Pub. L. 99-509, title V, §5101(3), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1925.

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Revised section 14701Source: Section (U.S. Code) 46 App. U.S.C. 83j.Section 14701 provides that the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in charge of a vessel violating Part J-Measurement of Vessels-are each liable to the U.S. Government for a civil penalty of not more than $20,000. It also provides that the vessel is liable in rem for the penalty and that each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation.