§80303. Speed of vessel in ice region
46 U.S.C. § 80303
Requirement.— The master of a vessel of the United States, when ice is reported on or near the vessel’s course, shall proceed at a moderate speed or change the course of the vessel to go well clear of the danger zone.
Civil Penalty.— A master violating this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $500.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 11, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1693.)
| Historical and Revision Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revised Section |
Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 80303 | 46 App.:738c. | June 25, 1936, ch. 807, § 4, 49 Stat. 1923. |
In subsection (b), the words “liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty” are substituted for “liable to a fine” for clarity and for consistency in the revised title. The words “for each offense” are omitted as unnecessary.