Section 177.08 - PenaltiesAn 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