§ 10508. General penalties

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(a)A master who carries a seaman on a voyage without first making the agreement required by section 10502 of this title shall pay to the seaman the highest wage that was paid for a similar voyage within the 3 months before the time of engagement at the port or place at which the seaman was engaged. A seaman who has not signed an agreement is not bound by the applicable regulations, penalties, or forfeitures.

(b)A master engaging a seaman in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 572; Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, § 416, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2438.)

Section 10508 provides for a fair wage to be paid to a seaman who was engaged without a shipping agreement, and also exempts the seaman under certain conditions from applicable regulations, penalties or forfeitures. It also provides a penalty for violation of its provisions.

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Pub. L. 98–89
97 Stat. 572
Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, § 416
107 Stat. 2438
Pub. L. 103–206

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§ 10508

General penalties

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U.S.C.§ 10502

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–89

Stat.97 Stat. 572

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, § 416

Stat.107 Stat. 2438

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–206

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