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46 U.S.C. 10711: PenaltiesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 107-EFFECTS OF DECEASED SEAMEN
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§10711. Penalties

An owner or master violating this chapter are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of 3 times the value of the seaman’s money, property, and wages involved or, if the value is not determined, of $200.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 574 .)

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10711

46:623

Section 10711 provides penalties for masters and owners violating this chapter.