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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 192. Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and imprisonment
(a) In general
If any owner, agent, master, officer, or person in charge, or any
member of the crew of any such vessel fails to comply with any
regulation or rule issued or order given under the provisions of
this title,(!1) or obstructs or interferes with the exercise of any
power conferred by this title,(!1) the vessel, together with her
tackle, apparel, furniture, and equipment, shall be subject to
seizure and forfeiture to the United States in the same manner as
merchandise is forfeited for violation of the customs revenue laws;
and the person guilty of such failure, obstruction, or interference
shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than ten years and
may, in the discretion of the court, be fined not more than
$10,000.
(b) Application to others
If any other person knowingly fails to comply with any regulation
or rule issued or order given under the provisions of this
title,(!1) or knowingly obstructs or interferes with the exercise
of any power conferred by this title,(!1) he shall be punished by
imprisonment for not more than ten years and may, at the discretion
of the court, be fined not more than $10,000.
(c) Civil penalty
A person violating this Act, or a regulation prescribed under
this Act, shall be liable to the United States Government for a
civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each violation. Each day
of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation.
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