The following penalties apply to violations of rules regarding watercraft. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §359 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1. Civil. Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regarding watercraft commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
2. Criminal. A person who violates a rule regarding watercraft after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.