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46 U.S.C. 4106: PenaltiesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 41-UNINSPECTED VESSELS GENERALLY
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§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 .)

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Source section (U.S. Code)

4106

46:526o

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.

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Amendments

1988⁠—Pub. L. 100–540 substituted “not more than $5,000” for “$100”.