46 U.S.C. § 30707 — Criminal penalty

submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 93 words · no verdicts yet

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A carrier that violates this chapter must pay a fine under title 18. The fine becomes a lien on the vessel, enforceable in federal court where the vessel is found. Half the fine goes to the injured person, and half goes to the government.

(a) In General. A carrier that breaks this chapter's rules must pay a fine under title 18. (b) Lien. That fine and its costs become a lien — a legal claim — on the vessel involved. Someone can sue in court (an "in rem" action, against the vessel itself) to enforce the lien in the federal district where the vessel is found. (c) Disposition of Fine. Half the fine goes to the person hurt by the violation. The other half goes to the U.S. Government.

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(a)In General.—

A carrier that violates this chapter shall be fined under title 18.

(b)Lien.—

The amount of the fine and costs for the violation constitute a lien on the vessel engaged in the carriage. A civil action in rem to enforce the lien may be brought in the district court of the United States for any district in which the vessel is found.

(c)Disposition of Fine.—

Half of the fine shall go to the person injured by the violation and half to the United States Government.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1517.)

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2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1517

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 109-304 on 2006-10-06.

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