An owner or master violating this chapter are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of 3 times the value of the seaman’s money, property, and wages involved or, if the value is not determined, of $200.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 574.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
1071146:623
Section 10711 provides penalties for masters and owners violating this chapter.
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