46 U.S.C. § 58104

Willful violation constitutes breach of contract or charter

A willful violation of any provision of sections 58101–58103 of this title constitutes a breach of the contract or charter. On determining that a violation has occurred, the Secretary of Transportation may declare the contract or charter rescinded.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1672 .)