§ 10104. Requirement to report sexual offenses
(a)
A master or other individual in charge of a documented vessel shall report to the Secretary a complaint of a sexual offense prohibited under chapter
109A of title
18, United States Code.
(b)
A master or other individual in charge of a documented vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance with this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.