Title 46 — ShippingRelease 119-73not60
§4106 Penalties
Title 46 › Subtitle Subtitle II— Vessels and Seamen › Part B— Inspection and Regulation of Vessels › Chapter 41— UNINSPECTED VESSELS GENERALLY › § 4106
Summary
If a vessel breaks the rules, owners and other responsible persons must each pay the U.S. government up to $5,000, and the vessel is responsible.
Full Legal Text
Title 46, §4106
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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.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 410646:526o 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.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1988—Pub. L. 100–540 substituted “not more than $5,000” for “$100”.
Reference
Citations & Metadata
Citation
46 U.S.C. § 4106
Title 46 — Shipping
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
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