2016 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part J - Measurement of Vessels
Chapter 147 - Penalties
Sec. 14701 - General violation
| 46 U.S.C. § 14701 (2016) |
| §14701. General violation |
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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. |
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(Pub. L. 99–509, title V, §5101(3), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1925.) |
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HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Revised section 14701
Source: 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. |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 46 - SHIPPING |
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| Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part J - Measurement of Vessels CHAPTER 147 - PENALTIES Sec. 14701 - General violation |
| section 14701 |
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| January 6, 2017 |
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| 100 Stat. 1925 |
| Public Law 99-509 |
