§1908. Penalties for violations — Inbound Citations
33 U.S.C. § 1908
Cited by 5 provisions in release 119-102.
Citations to 33 U.S.C. § 1908 as a whole
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(e) In addition to the penalties prescribed in section 1908 of this title, a ship required by the MARPOL Protocol to have a certificate—(1) which does not have a valid certificate onboard; or(2) whose condition or whose equipment’s condition does not substantially agree with the particulars of the certificate onboard;shall be detained by order of the Secretary at the port or terminal where the violation is discovered until, in the opinion of the Secretary, the ship can proceed to sea without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment or the public health and welfare. The detention order may authorize the ship to proceed to the nearest appropriate available shipyard rather than remaining at the place where the violation was discovered.
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(2) If an inspection under this subsection indicates that a violation has occurred, the Secretary may undertake enforcement action under section 1908 of this title.
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(2) If an inspection under this subsection indicates that a violation of the MARPOL Protocol, of Annex IV to the Antarctic Protocol, or of this chapter has occurred the Secretary may undertake enforcement action under section 1908 of this title.
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(i) Penalties deposited in the Fund under section 9 of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1908).
Citations to §1908(e)
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(4) against the Secretary of the Treasury where there is alleged a failure of the Secretary of the Treasury to take action under section 1908(e) of this title.