Title 46, ShippingRelease 119-102
§4504 Prohibited Acts
Title 46 › Subtitle II — Vessels and Seamen › Part B — Inspection and Regulation of Vessels › CHAPTER 45 — UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS › § 4504
Summary
Do not operate a boat if doing so breaks the rules in this chapter or any regulations made under it.
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Title 46, §4504
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A person may not operate a vessel in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter.
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1988—Pub. L. 100–424 amended section generally, substituting “Prohibited acts” for “Penalties” in section catchline, and provisions prohibiting operation of vessel in violation of this chapter, for provisions which imposed civil penalty not more than $1,000 for operation of vessel in violation of chapter, and liability in rem for penalty.
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46 U.S.C. § 4504
Title 46, Shipping
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102