# 46 C.F.R. § 221.65 (2026): Criteria for determining penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_65

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 221.65 (2026)
- **Heading:** Criteria for determining penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter II: MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 221: REGULATED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING DOCUMENTED VESSELS AND OTHER MARITIME INTERESTS / Subpart E: Civil Penalties / § 221.65: § 221.65   Criteria for determining penalty.

## Text

In determining any penalties assessed, the Vessel Transfer Officer under § 221.67 and the Hearing Officer under §§ 221.73 to 221.89 of this part shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent and gravity of the violation committed and, with respect to the Party, the degree of culpability, any history of prior offenses, ability to pay and other matters that justice requires.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 221.61 (2026) § 221.61   Compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_61.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.63 (2026) § 221.63   Investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_63.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.65 (2026) § 221.65   Criteria for determining penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_65.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.67 (2026) § 221.67   Stipulation procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_67.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.69 (2026) § 221.69   Hearing Officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_69.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.71 (2026) § 221.71   Hearing Officer referral.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_71.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.73 (2026) § 221.73   Initial Hearing Officer consideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_73.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.75 (2026) § 221.75   Response by party.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_75.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.77 (2026) § 221.77   Disclosure of evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_77.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.79 (2026) § 221.79   Request for confidential treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_79.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.81 (2026) § 221.81   Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_81.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.83 (2026) § 221.83   Witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_83.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.85 (2026) § 221.85   Hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_85.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 221.87 (2026) § 221.87   Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P221_S221_87.md)

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