46 U.S.C. § 3713

Prohibited acts

(a)

A person may not—

(1)

violate this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter;

(2)

refuse to permit any official, authorized by the Secretary to enforce this chapter, to board a vessel or to enter a shore area, place, or premises, under a person’s control to make an inspection under this chapter; or

(3)

refuse to obey a lawful directive issued under this chapter.

(b)

A vessel to which this chapter applies may not—

(1)

operate on the navigable waters of the United States or use a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States when not in compliance with this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter;

(2)

fail to comply with a lawful directive issued under this chapter; or

(3)

carry a type or grade of oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo residue unless its certificate is endorsed to allow that carriage.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 525 .)