M/V "CORAL SPRINGS"

Interim Decision i12903 MATTER OF W IV "CORAL SPRINGS" In Fine Proceedings MIA-10/12.1043 Decided by Board June 2, 1982 (1) The concept of "strict liability" does not apply until after it has been established that a carrier violated section 273 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1323, by bringing undocumented aliens to the United States; however, once that has been established, the carrier's liability for fines is absolute. (2) Section 273 does not make it unlawful to own a vessel that is used to bring undocu- mented aliens to the United States or impose a duty upon the owners…