# 33 CFR § 177.08: Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.08

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 177.08
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER S—BOATING SAFETY > PART 177—CORRECTION OF ESPECIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

## Text

An operator of a vessel who does not follow the directions of a Coast Guard Boarding Officer prescribed in § 177.05 is, in addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, subject to—
(a) The criminal penalties of 46 U.S.C. 4311, which provides that a person willfully operating a recreational vessel in violation of 46 U.S.C., Chapter 43 or regulations issued thereunder, shall be fined not more than $5,000, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(b)(1) The civil penalties for violating 46 U.S.C. 4307(a)(1).
(2) The civil penalties of 46 U.S.C. 4311, which provides that a person violating any other provision of 46 U.S.C., Chapter 43 or regulation issued thereunder is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty, and, if the violation involves the operation of a vessel, the vessel is liable in rem for the penalty.
[CGD 96-052, 62 FR 16703, Apr. 8, 1997, as amended by USCG-2012-0306, 77 FR 37316, June 21, 2012. Redesignated by USCG-2013-0216, 78 FR 40966, July 9, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 177.01 § 177.01 Purpose and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.01.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.03 § 177.03 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.03.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.04 § 177.04 Order of unsafe condition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.04.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.05 § 177.05 Action to correct an especially hazardous condition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.05.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.07 § 177.07 Other unsafe conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.07.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.08 § 177.08 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.08.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.01 § 179.01 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.01.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.03 § 179.03 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.03.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.05 § 179.05 Manufacturer discovered defects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.05.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.07 § 179.07 Notice given by “more expeditious means”.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.07.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.09 § 179.09 Contents of notification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.09.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.11 § 179.11 Defects determined by the Commandant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.11.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.13 § 179.13 Initial report to the Commandant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.13.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.15 § 179.15 Follow-up report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.15.md)

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