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Sec. 5211 · S. 2296

Grossly negligent operations of a vessel

Division H — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 › Title LII — Shipping and navigation › Subtitle B — Vessel safety

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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..