FEDERAL · 33 U.S.C. · Chapter SUBCHAPTER I—SHORE PROTECTION
Penalties
33 U.S.C. § 2609
Title33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
ChapterSUBCHAPTER I—SHORE PROTECTION
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33 U.S.C. § 2609.
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(a)General penalty
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person violating this chapter is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation. A vessel involved in the violation also is liable in rem for the penalty.
(b)Operating without a permit
A person violating section 2602 of this title is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation. A vessel involved in the violation also is liable in rem for the penalty.
(c)Criminal penalty
Any person that knowingly violates, or that knowingly aids, abets, authorizes, or instigates a violation of this chapter, shall be fined under title 18,
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§ 2602
33 U.S.C. § 2602
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History
(Pub. L. 100–688, title IV, §4109, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4158.)
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