2017 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle IV - Regulation of Ocean Shipping
Part A - Ocean Shipping
Chapter 411 - Prohibitions and Penalties
Sec. 41107 - Monetary penalties
| 46 U.S.C. § 41107 (2017) | ||||||
| §41107. Monetary penalties | ||||||
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(a) In General.—A person that violates this part or a regulation or order of the Federal Maritime Commission issued under this part is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty. Unless otherwise provided in this part, the amount of the penalty may not exceed $5,000 for each violation or, if the violation was willfully and knowingly committed, $25,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation. (b) Lien on Carrier's Vessels.—The amount of a civil penalty imposed on a common carrier under this section constitutes a lien on the vessels operated by the carrier. Any such vessel is subject to an action in rem to enforce the lien in the district court of the United States for the district in which it is found. |
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(Pub. L. 109–304, §7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1543.) |
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In subsection (b), the words "is subject to an action in rem to enforce the lien" are substituted for "may be libeled therefore" to modernize the language. |
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| Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle IV - Regulation of Ocean Shipping Part A - Ocean Shipping CHAPTER 411 - PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES Sec. 41107 - Monetary penalties |
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| 98 Stat. 82 112 Stat. 1911 120 Stat. 1543 |
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| Public Law 98-237, Public Law 105-258, Public Law 109-304 |
