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Sec. 311 · H.R. 4275

Grossly negligent operations of a vessel

Title III — Shipping and Navigation › Subtitle B — Vessel Safety

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Introduced · Sec. 311

Section 2302(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) Grossly negligent operation (1) Misdemeanor A person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of a person commits a class A misdemeanor. (2) Felony A person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that results in serious bodily injury, as defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18— (A) commits a class E felony; and (B) may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $35,000..

•HR 4275 IHSEC. 311
Committee version · Sec. 311

Section 2302(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) Grossly negligent operation (1) Misdemeanor A person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of a person commits a class A misdemeanor. (2) Felony A person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that results in serious bodily injury, as defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18— (A) commits a class E felony; and (B) may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $35,000..

•HR 4275 RHSEC. 311

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