A civil penalty under this chapter may be collected by bringing a civil action against the person subject to the penalty, a civil action in rem against an aircraft subject to a lien for a penalty, or both. The action shall conform as nearly as practicable to a civil action in admiralty, regardless of the place an aircraft in a civil action in rem is seized. However, a party may demand a jury trial of an issue of fact in an action involving a civil penalty under this chapter (except a penalty imposed by the Secretary of Transportation that formerly was imposed by the Civil Aeronautics Board) if the value of the matter in controversy is more than $20. Issues of fact tried by a jury may be reexamined only under common law rules.
49 U.S.C. § 46305
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTE | ||
Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
46305 | 49 App.:1473(b)(1). | Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85-726, §903(b)(1), 72 Stat. 786; Oct. 24, 1978, Pub. L. 95-504, §36, 92 Stat. 1741. |
49 App.:1473(b)(4). | Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85-726, §903(b)(4), 72 Stat. 787. | |
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E). | Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85-726, 72 Stat. 731, §1601(b)(1)(E); added Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98-443, §3(e), 98 Stat. 1704. |