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title: "46 U.S.C. § 4106"
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# 46 U.S.C. § 4106 - Penalties

## Text

If a vessel to which this chapter applies is operated in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter, the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in charge are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 529; Pub. L. 100–540, § 3, Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2719.)

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 410646:526o Section 4106 provides a civil penalty of $100 for a violation of this chapter or a regulation under this chapter. The vessel also is liable in rem.

Editorial Notes

Amendments1988—Pub. L. 100–540 substituted “not more than $5,000” for “$100”.