2016 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
Chapter 107 - Effects of Deceased Seamen
Sec. 10711 - Penalties

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 10711 (2016)
Section Name §10711. Penalties
Section Text

An owner or master violating this chapter are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of 3 times the value of the seaman's money, property, and wages involved or, if the value is not determined, of $200.

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(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 574.)

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10711 46:623

Section 10711 provides penalties for masters and owners violating this chapter.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
CHAPTER 107 - EFFECTS OF DECEASED SEAMEN
Sec. 10711 - Penalties
Contains section 10711
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 97 Stat. 574
Public Law References Public Law 98-89
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