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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Any part of a fee, tax, or penalty paid or a forfeiture incurred under a law or regulation relating to vessels or seamen may be remitted if--
(1) application for the remission is made within one year after the date of the payment or forfeiture; and
(2) it is found that the fee, tax, penalty, or forfeiture was improperly or excessively imposed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 46 U.S.C. § 504 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 504. Remission of fees and penalties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-46-shipping/46-usc-sect-504/
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