33-U.S.C.-2609

§2609 – Penalties

Pathway

Title 33 > Chapter 39 > Subchapter I > Section 2609

Details

• Reference: Section 2609
• Legend: §2609 – Penalties
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

(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, imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.

(d) Payments for information

The court, the Secretary of Transportation, or the Administrator, as the case may be, may pay up to one-half of a fine or penalty to any person giving information leading to the assessment of the fine or penalty.

(Pub. L. 100–688, title IV, §4109, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4158.)

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

Topic Map

• Browse the Topic Map in relation with Title 33 (Navigation And Navigable Waters) guided by subject interests.