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H.R.4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 119th Congress (2025-2026) Section Summary:

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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 t

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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.”.