Title 46 of the U.S. Code § 12152 - Denial or revocation of endorsement for non-payment of civil penalty
Full text of § 12152 from Title 46 of the United States Code.
§ 12152. Denial or revocation of endorsement for non-payment of civil penalty
If the owner of a vessel fails to pay a civil penalty imposed by the Secretary, the Secretary may deny the issuance or renewal of an endorsement, or revoke the endorsement, on a certificate of documentation issued for the vessel under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 109–304, §5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1508.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 12152 | 46:12123. |
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