2017 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle IV - Regulation of Ocean Shipping
Part B - Actions to Address Foreign Practices
Chapter 421 - Regulations Affecting Shipping in Foreign Trade
Sec. 42108 - Penalty for operating under suspended tariff or service contract

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 42108 (2017)
Section Name §42108. Penalty for operating under suspended tariff or service contract
Section Text

A common carrier that accepts or handles cargo for carriage under a tariff or service contract that has been suspended under section 42104(d)(1) or 42106(2) of this title, or after its right to use another tariff or service contract has been suspended under those provisions, is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 for each day that it is found to be operating under a suspended tariff or service contract.

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(Pub. L. 109–304, §7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1551.)

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
42108 46 App.:876(k). June 5, 1920, ch. 250, §19(k); as added Pub. L. 101–595, title I, §103(2), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2979; Pub. L. 105–258, title III, §301, Oct. 14, 1998, 112 Stat. 1915.
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle IV - Regulation of Ocean Shipping
Part B - Actions To Address Foreign Practices
CHAPTER 421 - REGULATIONS AFFECTING SHIPPING IN FOREIGN TRADE
Sec. 42108 - Penalty for operating under suspended tariff or service contract
Contains section 42108
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 104 Stat. 2979
112 Stat. 1915
120 Stat. 1551
Public Law References Public Law 101-595, Public Law 105-258, Public Law 109-304
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