§ 27.3 Penalty adjustment table.

Table 1 identifies the statutes administered by the Coast Guard that authorize a civil monetary penalty. The “adjusted maximum penalty” is the maximum penalty authorized by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, as determined by the Coast Guard. The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after January 13, 2023, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. The applicable civil penalty amounts for violations occurring on or before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously published regulations amending this part.

Table 1 to § 27.3—Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments

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U.S. code citation Civil monetary penalty description 2023 Adjusted
maximum penalty
amount
($)
14 U.S.C. 521(c) Saving Life and Property $12,551
14 U.S.C. 521(e) Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast 1,288
14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense) 6,304
14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses) 42,033
19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels 9,399
19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels—Minimum Penalty 2,193
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge1 5,000
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge—Minimum Penalty1 1,000
33 U.S.C. 471 Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General 13,627
33 U.S.C. 474 Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River 941
33 U.S.C. 495(b) Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations 34,401
33 U.S.C. 499(c) Bridges/Drawbridges 34,401
33 U.S.C. 502(c) Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation 34,401
33 U.S.C. 533(b) Bridges/Maintenance and Operation 34,401
33 U.S.C. 1208(a) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot 2,506
33 U.S.C. 1208(b) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel 2,506
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation) 22,324
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph) 55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation) 22,324
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph) 279,036
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment 55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment 2,233
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment) 55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment) 55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment 6,696
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence—Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment) 223,229
33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating 9,399
33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture 25,059
33 U.S.C. 1608(a) International Navigation Rules; Operator 17,570
33 U.S.C. 1608(b) International Navigation Rules; Vessel 17,570
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1) Pollution from Ships; General 87,855
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2) Pollution from Ships; False Statement 17,570
33 U.S.C. 2072(a) Inland Navigation Rules; Operator 17,570
33 U.S.C. 2072(b) Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel 17,570
33 U.S.C. 2609(a) Shore Protection; General 61,982
33 U.S.C. 2609(b) Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit 24,793
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a) Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation 55,808
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement 51,097
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; related to false statements 68,129
33 U.S.C. 3852(c) Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels 6,813
42 U.S.C. 9609(a) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I) 67,544
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II) 67,544
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense) 202,635
42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment) 67,544
42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense) 202,635
46 U.S.C. 80509(a) Safe Containers for International Cargo 7,383
46 U.S.C. 70305(c) Suspension of Passenger Service 73,837
46 U.S.C. 2110(e) Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees 11,162
46 U.S.C. 2115 Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing 9,086
46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels 8,219
46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Other Vessels 41,093
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1) Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug 9,086
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent 14,149
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master 2,830
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1) Immersion Suits 14,149
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5) Inspection Permit 2,952
46 U.S.C. 3318(a) Vessel Inspection; General 14,149
46 U.S.C. 3318(g) Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel 14,149
46 U.S.C. 3318(h) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b) 2,830
46 U.S.C. 3318(i) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) 2,830
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons 28,303
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons (GT) 5,661
46 U.S.C. 3318(k) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b) 28,303
46 U.S.C. 3318(l) Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)–3318(f) 14,149
46 U.S.C. 3502(e) List/count of Passengers 294
46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers 29,505
46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets 1,474
46 U.S.C. 3506 Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master 590
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1) Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo 73,764
46 U.S.C. 4106 Uninspected Vessels 12,397
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations) 390,271
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a) 7,805
46 U.S.C. 4311(c) Recreational Vessels 2,951
46 U.S.C. 4507 Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels 12,397
46 U.S.C. 4703 Abandonment of Barges 2,100
46 U.S.C. 5116(a) Load Lines 13,508
46 U.S.C. 5116(b) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a) 27,018
46 U.S.C. 5116(c) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b) 13,508
46 U.S.C. 6103(a) Reporting Marine Casualties 47,061
46 U.S.C. 6103(b) Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104 12,397
46 U.S.C. 8101(e) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement 2,233
46 U.S.C. 8101(f) Manning of Inspected Vessels 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8101(g) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8101(h) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel 2,951
46 U.S.C. 8102(a) Watchmen on Passenger Vessels 2,951
46 U.S.C. 8103(f) Citizenship Requirements 1,474
46 U.S.C. 8104(i) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b) 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8104(j) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h) 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8302(e) Staff Department on Vessels 294
46 U.S.C. 8304(d) Officer's Competency Certificates 294
46 U.S.C. 8502(e) Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8502(f) Coastwise Pilotage; Individual 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8503 Federal Pilots 70,752
46 U.S.C. 8701(d) Merchant Mariners Documents 1,474
46 U.S.C. 8702(e) Crew Requirements 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8906 Small Vessel Manning 47,061
46 U.S.C. 9308(a) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge 22,324
46 U.S.C. 9308(b) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual 22,324
46 U.S.C. 9308(c) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303 22,324
46 U.S.C. 10104(b) Failure to Report Sexual Offense 11,864
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2) Pay Advances to Seamen 1,474
46 U.S.C. 10314(b) Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment 1,474
46 U.S.C. 10315(c) Allotment to Seamen 1,474
46 U.S.C. 10321 Seamen Protection; General 10,226
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2) Coastwise Voyages: Advances 10,226
46 U.S.C. 10505(b) Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment 10,226
46 U.S.C. 10508(b) Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General 10,226
46 U.S.C. 10711 Effects of Deceased Seamen 590
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2) Complaints of Unfitness 1,474
46 U.S.C. 10903(d) Proceedings on Examination of Vessel 294
46 U.S.C. 10907(b) Permission to Make Complaint 1,474
46 U.S.C. 11101(f) Accommodations for Seamen 1,474
46 U.S.C. 11102(b) Medicine Chests on Vessels 1,474
46 U.S.C. 11104(b) Destitute Seamen 294
46 U.S.C. 11105(c) Wages on Discharge 1,474
46 U.S.C. 11303(a) Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain 590
46 U.S.C. 11303(b) Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry 590
46 U.S.C. 11303(c) Log Books; Late Entry 443
46 U.S.C. 11506 Carrying of Sheath Knives 148
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1) Vessel Documentation 19,324
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2) Documentation of Vessels—Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units 32,208
46 U.S.C. 12151(c) Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement 147,675
46 U.S.C. 12309(a) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels—Willful violation 14,754
46 U.S.C. 12309(b) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels 2,951
46 U.S.C. 12507(b) Vessel Identification System 24,793
46 U.S.C. 14701 Measurement of Vessels 54,038
46 U.S.C. 14702 Measurement; False Statements 54,038
46 U.S.C. 31309 Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens 24,793
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor 24,793
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 31329 61,982
46 U.S.C. 70036(a) Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations 111,031
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge 11,162
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel 11,162
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons 5,580
46 U.S.C. 70119(a) Port Security 41,093
46 U.S.C. 70119(b) Port Security—Continuing Violations 73,837
46 U.S.C. 70506 Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties 6,813
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Maximum Penalty 96,624
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property 225,455
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Training 582

[82 FR 8581, Jan. 27, 2017, as amended at 83 FR 13836, Apr. 2, 2018; 84 FR 13510, Apr. 5, 2019; 85 FR 36480, June 17, 2020; USCG–2020–0304, 85 FR 58276, Sept. 18, 2020; 87 FR 1328, Jan. 11, 2022; 88 FR 2184, Jan. 13, 2023]


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