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U.S. Code/Title 46/§ 31330

Title 46

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46 U.S.C. § 31330.Chapter 313

§ 31330

Penalties

Title 46
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Subchapter: COMMERCIAL INSTRUMENTS

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((a))

((1)) A mortgagor shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both, if the mortgagor—

((A)) with intent to defraud, does not disclose an obligation on a vessel as required by ;

((B)) with intent to defraud, incurs a contractual obligation in violation of ; or

((C)) with intent to hinder or defraud an existing or future creditor of the mortgagor or a lienor of the vessel, files a mortgage with the Secretary.

((2)) A mortgagor is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 if the mortgagor—

((A)) does not disclose an obligation on a vessel as required by ;

((B)) incurs a contractual obligation in violation of ; or

((C)) files with the Secretary a mortgage made not in good faith.

((b))

((1)) A person that knowingly violates shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.

((2)) A person violating is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.

((3)) A vessel involved in a violation under and its equipment may be seized by, and forfeited to, the Government.

((c)) If a person not an individual violates this section, the president or chief executive of the person also is subject to any penalty provided under this section.

§ 31329

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

§ 31341

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