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46 U.S.C. § 4703Chapter 47

§4703. Penalty for unlawful abandonment of barge

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§4703. Penalty for unlawful abandonment of barge

Thirty days after the notification procedures under section 4704(a)(1) are completed, the Secretary may assess a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each day of the violation against an owner or operator that violates section 4702. A vessel with respect to which a penalty is assessed under this chapter is liable in rem for the penalty.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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