§ 441. Deposit of refuse prohibited; penalty
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The placing, discharging, or depositing, by any process or in any manner, of refuse, dirt, ashes, cinders, mud, sand, dredgings, sludge, acid, or any other matter of any kind, other than that flowing from streets, sewers, and passing therefrom in a liquid state, in the waters of any harbor subject to this subchapter, within the limits which shall be prescribed by the supervisor of the harbor, is strictly forbidden, and every such act is made a misdemeanor, and every person engaged in or who shall aid, abet, authorize, or instigate a violation of this section, shall, upon conviction, be punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, such fine to be not less than $250 nor more than $2,500, and the imprisonment to be not less than thirty days nor more than one year, either or both united, as the judge before whom conviction is obtained shall decide, one-half of said fine to be paid to the person or persons giving information which shall lead to conviction of this misdemeanor.
(June 29, 1888, ch. 496, § 1, 25 Stat. 209; Pub. L. 85–802, § 1(1), Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 970.)
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U.S. Code
- § 1371Authority under other laws and regulations
- § 443Permit for dumping; penalty for taking or towing boat or scow without permit
- § 451Supervisor of harbor; appointment and duties
- § 446Inspectors; appointment, powers, and duties
- § 451bWaters included within subchapter
- § 442Liability of officers of towing vessel
- § 449Disposition of dredged matter; persons liable; penalty
- § 447Bribery of inspector; penalty
- § 444Dumping at other place than designated dumping grounds; penalty; person liable; excuses for deviation
- § 451aHarbors subject to this subchapter
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- June 29, 1888, ch. 496, § 1
- 25 Stat. 209
- Pub. L. 85–802, § 1(1)
- 72 Stat. 970
- act Aug. 5, 1886, ch. 929, § 3
- 24 Stat. 329
- Pub. L. 85–802
- Pub. L. 85–802, § 2
- 72 Stat. 971
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§ 441
Deposit of refuse prohibited; penalty
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ActJune 29, 1888, ch. 496, § 1
Stat.25 Stat. 209
Pub. L.Pub. L. 85–802, § 1(1)
Stat.72 Stat. 970
Actact Aug. 5, 1886, ch. 929, § 3
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