(a) This subpart describes procedures for the administration of civil penalties that the Maritime Administration may assess under 46 U.S.C. § 31309, 31330, and 56101, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 336.

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(b) Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 31309, a general penalty of not more than $25,548 may be assessed for each violation of chapter 313 or 46 U.S.C. subtitle III administered by the Maritime Administration, and pursuant to the regulations in this part a person violating 46 U.S.C. § 31329 is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $63,991 for each violation. A person who charters, sells, transfers, or mortgages a vessel, or an interest therein, in violation of 46 U.S.C. § 56101(e) is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $25,712 for each violation.

[84 FR 37070, July 31, 2019, as amended at 88 FR 1124, Jan. 6, 2023; 88 FR 89559, Dec. 28, 2023]