33 U.S.C. § 153 : US Code - Section 153: Penalty for use of unlawful towline

Search 33 U.S.C. § 153 : US Code - Section 153: Penalty for use of unlawful towline

The master of the towing vessel shall be liable to the suspension
or revocation of his license for any willful violation of
regulations issued pursuant to section 152 of this title in the
manner prescribed for incompetency, misconduct, or unskillfulness.