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Code · U.S. Code · Title 46 - SHIPPING · CHAPTER 701— PORT SECURITY · SUBCHAPTER I— GENERAL · § 70119

§ 70119. Civil penalty

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(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.
(Added Pub. L. 107–295, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2084, § 70117; renumbered § 70119, Pub. L. 108–293, title VIII, § 802(a)(1), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1078; amended Pub. L. 109–241, title III, § 306(a), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 528.)
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  • Pub. L. 107–295, title I, § 102(a)
  • 116 Stat. 2084
  • Pub. L. 108–293, title VIII, § 802(a)(1)
  • 118 Stat. 1078
  • Pub. L. 109–241, title III, § 306(a)
  • 120 Stat. 528
  • Pub. L. 109–241
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 107–295, title I, § 102(a)
Stat.116 Stat. 2084
Pub. L.Pub. L. 108–293, title VIII, § 802(a)(1)
Stat.118 Stat. 1078
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–241, title III, § 306(a)
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