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§31309 General Civil Penalty
Title 46 › Subtitle III — Maritime Liability › CHAPTER 313 — COMMERCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND MARITIME LIENS › SUBCHAPTER I — GENERAL › § 31309
Summary
Breaking this chapter can cost the U.S. up to $10,000, unless otherwise provided.
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Title 46, §31309
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person violating this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 31309New section 31309 provides for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for a violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter.
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Effective Date
Section effective Jan. 1, 1989, with certain exceptions and qualifications, see section 107 of Pub. L. 100–710, set out as a note under section 31301 of this title.
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46 U.S.C. § 31309
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Aug 21, 2026
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