United States Code Title 46 — Shipping

§ 70119. Civil penalty

§ 70119.

Civil penalty

(a)

In General.—

Any person that violates this chapter or any regulation under this chapter shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day during which the violation continues.

(b)

Continuing Violations.—

The maximum amount of a civil penalty for a violation under this section shall not exceed $50,000.