§4106. Penalties

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 .)

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

Amendments

1988-Pub. L. 100–540 substituted "not more than $5,000" for "$100".