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[CITE: 46USC14702]

 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
                     Subtitle II--Vessels and Seamen
 
                     Part J--Measurement of Vessels
 
                         CHAPTER 147--PENALTIES
 
Sec. 14702. False statements

    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.

(Added Pub. L. 99-509, title V, Sec. 5101(3), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 
1925.)


                      Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section 14702
    Source: Section (U.S. Code) 46 App. U.S.C. 83i.
    Section 14702 provides that 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. It 
further provides that the vessel is liable in rem for the penalty. This 
penalty is increased from $1,000 in existing law and conforms with the 
level of similar penalties throughout the subtitle.
