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46 U.S.C. § 12151

Penalties

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

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46 U.S.C. § 12151, Penalties, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/487844
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A vessel and its equipment are liable to seizure by and forfeiture to the Government if—

Legislative history

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 109-304(H.R. 1442)2006-10-06
    To complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", as positive law.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally
  • Amended byPub. L. 112-213(H.R. 2838)2012-12-20
    Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally