Title 30 — Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-73not60

§1465 Liability of Vessels

Title 30 › Chapter 26— DEEP SEABED HARD MINERAL RESOURCES › Subchapter III— ENFORCEMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 1465

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

A U.S.-registered or numbered vessel (not a government boat used for noncommercial work) that is used to break these rules can be fined and can be sued in federal court.

Full Legal Text

Title 30, §1465

Mineral Lands and Mining — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

Any vessel documented or numbered under the laws of the United States (except a public vessel engaged in noncommercial activities) which is used in any violation of this chapter, any regulation issued under this chapter, or any term, condition, or restriction of any license or permit issued under subchapter I shall be liable in rem for any civil penalty assessed or criminal fine imposed and may be proceeded against in any district court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof.

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Citation

30 U.S.C. § 1465

Title 30 — Mineral Lands and Mining

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60