Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 783


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 783. Punishment for violations of law; liability of vessels

      Every person, partnership, or association guilty of a violation
    of the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to a fine of not
    more than $500, and in addition such fine shall be a lien against
    the vessel or boat on which the offense is committed, and said
    vessel or boat shall be seized and proceeded against by process of
    libel in any court having jurisdiction of the offense.



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