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§4507 Penalties
Title 46 › Subtitle Subtitle II— Vessels and Seamen › Part B— Inspection and Regulation of Vessels › Chapter 45— UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS › § 4507
Summary
If a covered vessel breaks the rules, the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, captain, and person in charge can each be fined up to $5,000 by the Secretary. The vessel itself can also be held responsible for the fine. If someone intentionally breaks the rules, they can be fined up to $5,000, jailed for up to one year, or both.
Full Legal Text
Title 46, §4507
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(a)The owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in charge of a vessel to which this chapter applies which is operated in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter may each be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $5,000. Any vessel with respect to which a penalty is assessed under this subsection is liable in rem for the penalty.
(b)A person willfully violating this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter shall be fined not more than $5,000, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
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46 U.S.C. § 4507
Title 46 — Shipping
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60