46 U.S.C. § 14702 — False statements

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This section sets rules about False statements. It states the duties, rights, procedures, limits, or penalties that apply to that subject.

A person knowingly making a false statement or representation in a matter in which a statement or representation is required by this part or a regulation prescribed under this part must pay the United States Government for a civil fine of no more than $20,000 for each false statement or representation. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.

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A person knowingly making a false statement or representation in a matter in which a statement or representation is required by this part or a regulation prescribed under this part is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $20,000 for each false statement or representation. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 99–509, title V, § 5101(3), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1925.)

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1986Enacted · Pub. L. 99-509 · 100 Stat. 1925

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 99-509 on 1986-10-21.

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