C.F.R. » Title 32 » CHAPTER VI—DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY › SUBCHAPTER G—MISCELLANEOUS RULES › PART 767—GUIDELINES FOR PERMITTING ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES DIRECTED AT SUNKEN MILITARY CRAFT AND TERRESTRIAL MILITARY CRAFT UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY › Subpart C—Enforcement Provisions for Violations of the Sunken Military Craft Act and Associated Permit Conditions

32 C.F.R. § 767.16

Civil penalties for violations of Act or permit conditions

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(a) In general. Any person who violates the SMCA, or any regulation or permit issued thereunder, shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty.

(b) Assessment and amount. The Secretary may assess a civil penalty under this section of not more than $100,000 for each violation.

(c) Continuing violations. Each day of a continuing violation of the SMCA or these regulations or any permit issued hereunder constitutes a separate violation.

(d) In rem liability. A vessel used to violate the SMCA shall be liable in rem for a penalty for such violation.