2017 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 (2017) |
§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. |
(Pub. L. 99–509, title V, §5101(3), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1925.) |
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. |
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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 |
2017 |
January 12, 2018 |
Yes |
standard |
100 Stat. 1925 |
Public Law 99-509 |