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§ 1465. Liability of vessels

Type Statute
Publication 2024-12-20
State In force
Department United States Congress
Source OLRC
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§ 1465. Liability of vessels

Any vessel documented or numbered under the laws of the United States (except a public vessel engaged in noncommercial activities) which is used in any violation of this chapter, any regulation issued under this chapter, or any term, condition, or restriction of any license or permit issued under subchapter I shall be liable in rem for any civil penalty assessed or criminal fine imposed and may be proceeded against in any district court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof.

(Pub. L. 96–283, title III, § 305, June 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 579.)

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