[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 8]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR356.49]



[Page 353]

 

                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING

 

    CHAPTER II--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

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

 

Sec.  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 $100,000 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.