Top Summary
This bill amends Section 2302(b) of title 46, United States Code, to classify grossly negligent operation of a vessel as a class A misdemeanor if it endangers life, limb, or property, and as a class E felony if it results in serious bodily injury, with a potential civil penalty of up to $35,000.
Original Bill Text:
SEC. 311.Grossly negligent operations of a vessel.
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.”.