Prohibited acts

violate this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter; 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 refuse to obey a lawful directive issued under this chapter. 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; fail to comply with a lawful directive issued under this chapter; or 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. A person may not— A vessel to which this chapter applies may not— (Source: (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 525.))