§ 2110. Fees

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1983

   Pub. L. 98–89 · 97 Stat. 500

   Enacted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110

   Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 507

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 507

2. 1986

   Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986

   Pub. L. 99–509 title V § 5102(b)(4) · 100 Stat. 1874

   1. Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110

      Pub. L. 99–509 substituted “examination of vessels under part B of this subtitle” for “examination of vessels”

   2. Struck · 46 U.S.C. § 2110

      Pub. L. 99–509 struck out “measurement or” before “documentation”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 99–509 substituted “examination of vessels under part B of this subtitle” for “examination of vessels” and struck out “measurement or” before “documentation”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 5102. CONFORMING AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS. (a) Title 14, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In the analysis of chapter 17, add the following after item 663: “664. User fees.”. (2) In section 651, strike “preceding fiscal year.” and substitute “preceding fiscal year, including amounts collected as provided under section 664 of this title.”. (3) After section 663, add the following new section:

3. 1988

   Pub. L. 100–710 title I § 104(a)(3) · 102 Stat. 4735

   Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110

   Pub. L. 100–710 substituted “and the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers” for “the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers, and the documentation of vessels”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 100–710 substituted “and the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers” for “the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers, and the documentation of vessels”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) in section 2110, by striking “the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers, and the documentation of vessels,” and inserting in lieu thereof “and the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers,”;

4. 1990

   Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990

   Pub. L. 101–508 title X § 10401(a) · 104 Stat. 1388

   1. Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 2110

      Pub. L. 101–508, as amended by Pub. L. 104–324

   2. Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110

      Pub. L. 101–508, as substituted “Fees” for “Fees prohibited” as section catchline

   3. Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 2110

      Pub. L. 101–508, as amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Fees may not be charged or collected by the Secretary for services provided for in this subtitle related to the engagement and discharge of seamen, the inspection and examination of vessels under part B of this subtitle, and the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers, except when specifically provided for in this subtitle.” See 1996 Amendment note above

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 101–508, as amended by Pub. L. 104–324, substituted “Fees” for “Fees prohibited” as section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Fees may not be charged or collected by the Secretary for services provided for in this subtitle related to the engagement and discharge of seamen, the inspection and examination of vessels under part B of this subtitle, and the licensing of masters, mates, pilots, and engineers, except when specifically provided for in this subtitle.” See 1996 Amendment note above.

5. 1991

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1991

   Pub. L. 102–241 § 53 · 105 Stat. 2208

   Added · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(b)(5)

   Pub. L. 102–241 added par. (5)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 102–241 added par. (5).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 53. DISCLOSURE REGARDING RECREATIONAL VESSEL FEE. Section 2110(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(5) The Secretary shall provide to each person who pays a fee or charge under this subsection a separate document on which appears, in readily discernible print, only the following statement: ‘The fees for which this document was provided was established under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990. Persons paying this fee can expect no increase in the quantity, quality, or variety of services the person receives from the Coast Guard as a result of that payment.’.”

6. 1992

   High Seas Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act

   Pub. L. 102–582 § 501(a)(1) · 106 Stat. 4900

   1. Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 102–582, § 501(a)(1), substituted “1993 and 1994” for “1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995”

   2. Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 102–582, § 501(a)(1), substituted “to which paragraph (2) of this subsection applies” for “that is greater than 16 feet in length”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 102–582, § 501(a)(1), substituted “1993 and 1994” for “1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995” and “to which paragraph (2) of this subsection applies” for “that is greater than 16 feet in length”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Scope Of Fee.— Section 2110(b)(l) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking “1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995”, and inserting in lieu thereof “1993 and 1994”; and (B) by striking “that is greater than 16 feet in length” and inserting in lieu thereof “to which paragraph (2) of this subsection applies”.

   Effective date note
   Pub. L. 102–582, title V, § 501(b), Nov. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 4910, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] are effective October 1, 1992.”

7. 1992

   High Seas Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act

   Pub. L. 102–582 § 501(a)(2) · 106 Stat. 4900

   Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(b)(2)

   Pub. L. 102–582, § 501(a)(2), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “The fee or charge established under paragraph (1) of this subsection is as follows:

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 102–582, § 501(a)(2), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “The fee or charge established under paragraph (1) of this subsection is as follows:

   “(A) for vessels greater than 16 feet in length but less than 20 feet, not more than $25; “(B) for vessels of at least 20 feet in length but less than 27 feet, not more than $35; “(C) for vessels of at least 27 feet in length but less than 40 feet, not more than $50; and “(D) for vessels of at least 40 feet in length, not more than $100.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) Amount Of Fee.— Section 2110(b)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(2) The fee or charge established under paragraph (1) of this subsection is as follows: “(A) in fiscal year 1993— “(i) for vessels of more than 21 feet in length but less than 27 feet, not more than $35; “(ii) for vessels of at least 27 feet in length but less than 40 feet, not more than $50; and “(iii) for vessels of at least 40 feet in length, not more than $100. “(B) in fiscal year 1994— “(i) for vessels of at least 37 feet in length but less than 40 feet, not more than $50; and “(ii) for vessels of at least 40 feet in length, not more than $100.”;

   Effective date note
   Pub. L. 102–582, title V, § 501(b), Nov. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 4910, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] are effective October 1, 1992.”

8. 1992

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1992

   Pub. L. 102–587 title V § 5207 · 106 Stat. 5039

   Added · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(j)

   Pub. L. 102–587 added subsec. (j)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 102–587 added subsec. (j).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 5207. STATE MARITIME ACADEMY VESSEL INSPECTION FEE RELIEF. Section 2110 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(j) The Secretary may not establish or collect a fee or charge for the inspection under part B of this subtitle of training vessels operated by state maritime academies.”.

9. 1996

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

   Pub. L. 104–324 § 1112 · 110 Stat. 3901

   Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(a)(2)

   Pub. L. 104–324, § 1112, which directed amendment of section 10401(g) of Pub. L. 101–508 by inserting “The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination of a small passenger vessel under this title that is more than $300 annually for such vessels under 65 feet in length, or more than $600 annually for such vessels 65 feet in length and greater. The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination under this title for any publicly-owned ferry.” after “annually.”, was executed by making insertion in subsec. (a)(2) of this section to reflect the probable intent of Congress, because section 10401(a) of Pub. L. 101–508 amended this section generally, and section 10401 of Pub. L. 101–508 did not contain a subsec. (g)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104–324, § 1112, which directed amendment of section 10401(g) of Pub. L. 101–508 by inserting “The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination of a small passenger vessel under this title that is more than $300 annually for such vessels under 65 feet in length, or more than $600 annually for such vessels 65 feet in length and greater. The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination under this title for any publicly-owned ferry.” after “annually.”, was executed by making insertion in subsec. (a)(2) of this section to reflect the probable intent of Congress, because section 10401(a) of Pub. L. 101–508 amended this section generally, and section 10401 of Pub. L. 101–508 did not contain a subsec. (g).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 1112. COAST GUARD USER FEES. (a) Limits on User Fees.— Section 10401(g) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (46 U.S.C. 2110(a)(2)) is amended by adding after “annually.” the following: “The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination of a small passenger vessel under this title that is more than $300 annually for such vessels under 65 feet in length, or more than $600 annually for such vessels 65 feet in length and greater.”. (b) Ferry Exemption.— Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary may not establish a fee or charge under paragraph (1) for inspection or examination under this title for any publicly-owned ferry.”.

10. 1998

    Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–383 title II § 207 · 112 Stat. 3411

    Added · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(k)

    Pub. L. 105–383 added subsec. (k)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 105–383 added subsec. (k).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 207. FEES FOR NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE SERVICE. Section 2110 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(k) The Secretary may not plan, implement or finalize any regulation that would promulgate any new maritime user fee which was not implemented and collected prior to January 1, 1998, including a fee or charge for any domestic icebreaking service or any other navigational assistance service. This subsection expires on September 30, 2001.”.

11. 2002

    Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002

    Pub. L. 107–295 title III § 344 · 116 Stat. 2064

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(k)

    Pub. L. 107–295 substituted “2006” for “2001”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 107–295 substituted “2006” for “2001”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 344. PROHIBITION OF NEW MARITIME USER FEES. Section 2110(k) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “2001” and inserting “2006”.

12. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–304 § 15(6)(A) · 120 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(A), substituted “part B of this subtitle” for “part B of this title”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(A), substituted “part B of this subtitle” for “part B of this title”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subsection (a)(2), strike “part B of this title” and substitute “part B of this subtitle”;

13. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–304 § 15(6)(B) · 120 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(b)(2)(A)(iii)

    Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(B), substituted “; and” for period at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(B), substituted “; and” for period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(iii), strike the period at the end and substitute “; and”;

14. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–304 § 15(6)(C) · 120 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(b)(5)

    Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(C), substituted “The fee” for “The fees”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(C), substituted “The fee” for “The fees”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in subsection (b)(5), strike “fees” and substitute “fee”;

15. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–304 § 15(6)(D) · 120 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(f)

    Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(D), substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security shall deny the clearance required by section 60105 of this title” for “Secretary of the Treasury shall deny the clearance required by section 4197 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (46 App. U.S.C. 91)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(D), substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security shall deny the clearance required by section 60105 of this title” for “Secretary of the Treasury shall deny the clearance required by section 4197 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (46 App. U.S.C. 91)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) In subsection (f), strike “Secretary of the Treasury shall deny the clearance required by section 4197 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (46 App. U.S.C. 91)” and substitute “Secretary of Homeland Security shall deny the clearance required by section 60105 of this title”; and

16. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–304 § 15(6)(E) · 120 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(j)

    Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(E), substituted “State” for “state”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(6)(E), substituted “State” for “state”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (E) In subsection (j), strike “state” and substitute “State”.

17. 2014

    Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–281 § 311(a)(1) · 128 Stat. 3022

    Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(b)

    Pub. L. 113–281, § 311(a)(1), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) related to fees and charges in fiscal years 1993 and 1994

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–281, § 311(a)(1), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) related to fees and charges in fiscal years 1993 and 1994.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: “(b) (1) In addition to the collection of fees and charges established under subsection (a), in providing a service or thing of value under this subtitle the Secretary may accept in-kind transportation, travel, and subsistence. “(2) The value of in-kind transportation, travel, and subsistence accepted under this paragraph may not exceed applicable per diem rates set forth in regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37.” ; and

18. 2014

    Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–281 § 311(a)(2) · 128 Stat. 3022

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(c)

    Pub. L. 113–281, § 311(a)(2), substituted “subsection (a),” for “subsections (a) and (b),”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–281, § 311(a)(2), substituted “subsection (a),” for “subsections (a) and (b),”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (c), by striking “subsections (a) and (b),” and inserting “subsection (a),”.

19. 2018

    John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019

    Pub. L. 115–232 div. C title XXXV § 3546(a) · 132 Stat. 1636

    Struck · 46 U.S.C. § 2110(k)

    Pub. L. 115–232 struck out subsec. (k) which read as follows: “The Secretary may not plan, implement or finalize any regulation that would promulgate any new maritime user fee which was not implemented and collected prior to January 1, 1998, including a fee or charge for any domestic icebreaking service or any other navigational assistance service. This subsection expires on September 30, 2006.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 115–232 struck out subsec. (k) which read as follows: “The Secretary may not plan, implement or finalize any regulation that would promulgate any new maritime user fee which was not implemented and collected prior to January 1, 1998, including a fee or charge for any domestic icebreaking service or any other navigational assistance service. This subsection expires on September 30, 2006.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 2110 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (k).

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