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46 U.S.C. § 10321. — General penalty · Congress.wiki

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46 U.S.C. § 10321.Chapter 103

§ 10321

General penalty

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((a)) A person violating any provision of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.

((b)) The vessel is liable in rem for any penalty assessed under this section.

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)