§ 158.115. Penalties for violation.
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(a)A person who violates MARPOL 73/78, the Act, or the regulations of this part is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed \$25,000 for each violation, as provided by 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1). Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation.
(b)A person who makes a false, fictitious statement or fraudulent representation in any matter in which a statement or representation is required to be made to the Coast Guard under MARPOL 73/78, the Act, or the regulations of this part, is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed \$5,000 for each statement or representation, as provided by 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2).
(c)A person who knowingly violates MARPOL 73/78, the Act, or the regulations of this part is liable for a fine for each violation, of not more than \$50,000 dollars, or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both, as provided by 33 U.S.C. 1908(a). \[CGD 88-002, 54 FR 18407, Apr. 28, 1989\]
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