[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR69.25]

[Page 390]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 69_MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
                            Subpart A_General
 
Sec. 69.25  Penalties.

    (a) General violation. The owner, charterer, managing operator, 
agent, master, and individual in charge of a vessel in violation of a 
regulation in this part are each liable to the United States Government 
for a civil penalty of not more than $20,000. Each day of a continuing 
violation is a separate violation. The vessel also is liable in rem for 
the penalty.
    (b) False Statements. A person knowingly making a false statement or 
representation in a matter in which a statement or representation is 
required by this part is liable to the United States Government for a 
civil penalty of not more than $20,000 for each false statement or 
representation. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.