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46 U.S.C. § 70119. — Civil penalty · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 46/§ 70119

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46 U.S.C. § 70119.Chapter 701

§ 70119

Civil penalty

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Subchapter: GENERAL

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((a)) ** .—** 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)) ** .—** The maximum amount of a civil penalty for a violation under this section shall not exceed $50,000.

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)