46 U.S.C. § 14702

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 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.

46 U.S.C. § 14702

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

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Revised section 14702Source: 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.