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Federal law and registrationQuestion 19 of 352

What penalty may apply to someone who willfully operates a recreational boat in violation of boating safety law?

  1. A warning letter only
  2. A fine up to $5,000, prison up to one year, or both
  3. A fine of $50 only
  4. Loss of the boat in all cases
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Correct answer: A fine up to $5,000, prison up to one year, or both

Criminal penalties include a fine of up to $5,000, up to a year in prison, or both.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 177: Correction of Especially Hazardous Conditions, § 177.08 Penalties

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026