CHAPTER 147 - PENALTIES

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§ 14701 General violation

The owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in charge of a vessel violating this part or a regulation prescribed under this part are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $20,000. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty. ( Pub. L. 99–509, title V, § 5101(3) , Oct. 21, 1986 , 100 Stat. 1925 .)

§ 14702 False statements

A person knowingly making a false statement or representation in a matter in which a statement or representation is required by this part or a regulation prescribed under this part is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $20,000 for each false statement or representation. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty. ( Pub. L. 99–509, title V, § 5101(3) , Oct. 21, 1986 , 100 Stat. 1925 .)