46 USC 70119 - Civil penalty

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 29, 2024

§ 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.

(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.)

cite as: 46 USC 70119