§401.205. Civil and criminal penalties.
33 C.F.R. § 401.205
If the violation of the Seaway Regulations carries a criminal penalty, the Corporation's Chief Counsel is hereby authorized to determine whether to refer the case to the U.S. Attorney for prosecution in accordance with § 401.204, which outlines the appropriate procedure for handling criminal cases.
The decision of the U.S. Attorney as to whether to institute criminal proceedings shall not bar the initiation of civil penalty proceedings by the Associate Administrator.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[50 FR 10963, Mar. 19, 1985, as amended at 51 FR 4341, Feb. 4, 1986]
Authority
Authority: Sec. 106, Pub. L. 92-340, 86 Stat. 424, unless otherwise noted.
Source
Source: 39 FR 18443, May 28, 1974, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[50 FR 10963, Mar. 19, 1985, as amended at 51 FR 4341, Feb. 4, 1986]