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Title 46 → Chapter II → Subchapter J → Part 356 → Subpart G → §356.49 |
Title 46: Shipping
PART 356—REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS OF 100 FEET OR GREATER IN REGISTERED LENGTH TO OBTAIN A FISHERY ENDORSEMENT TO THE VESSEL'S DOCUMENTATION
Subpart G—Special Requirements for Certain Vessels
§356.49 Penalties.
If the owner or the representative or agent of the owner has knowingly falsified or concealed a material fact or knowingly made a false statement or representation with respect to the eligibility of the vessel under 46 U.S.C. 12102(c), in applying for or applying to renew the vessel's fishery endorsement, the following penalties may apply:
(a) The vessel's fishery endorsement may be revoked;
(b) A fine of up to $156,917 may be assessed against the vessel owner for each day in which such vessel has engaged in fishing (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802)) within the exclusive economic zone of the United States; and
(c) The owner, representative or agent may be subject to additional fines, penalties or both for violation of the proscriptions of 18 U.S.C. 286, 287, and 1001.
[65 FR 44877, July 19, 2000, as amended at 84 FR 37071, July 31, 2019; 86 FR 1755, Jan. 11, 2021]