33 C.F.R. § 401.102 Civil penalty.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) A person, as described in §401.101(b), who violates a regulation is liable to a civil penalty of not more than $31,625. (b) In assessing or collecting any civil penalty incurred under paragraph (a) of this section, the Corporation may, in its discretion, remit, mitigate or compromise any penalty. (c) Upon failure to collect a penalty levied under this section, the Corporation may request the United States Attorney General to commence any action for collection in any district court of the United States. A vessel by means of which a violation of a regulation is committed shall be liable in rem and may be proceeded against accordingly. [39 FR 12746, Apr. 8, 1974, as amended at 47 FR 20582, May 23, 1982; 61 FR 54734, Oct. 22, 1996; 67 FR 67113, Nov. 4, 2002]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 401—SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES
Subpart B—Penalties—Violations of Seaway Regulations
§ 401.102 Civil penalty.
