Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§3851 Criminal Enforcement
Title 33 › CHAPTER 51 — CLEAN HULLS › SUBCHAPTER IV — ACTION ON VIOLATION, PENALTIES, AND REFERRALS › § 3851
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Knowingly violating paragraphs (2)–(5) of (a) or (b) risks a fine or up to 6 years in prison.
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Title 33, §3851
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Any person who knowingly violates paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) of section 3841(a) of this title or section 3841(b) of this title shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 6 years, or both.
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33 U.S.C. § 3851
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102