Code of Federal Regulations · Section

§ 9266.4 — Viable Coral Communities

43 C.F.R. § 9266.4

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(a) Requirement for a permit. No person shall engage in any operation which directly causes damage or injury to a viable coral community that is located on the Outer Continental Shelf without having obtained a permit for said operations.

(b) Penalty. Any person who knowingly and willingly violates the regulations of § 9266.4 of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of violation shall be deemed a separate offense.

43 C.F.R. § 9266.0-3

Authorizing Statute

Rules and regulations
43 U.S.C. § 1740
Comprehensive plans for conservation and rehabilitation programs
16 U.S.C. § 670h
Enforcement authority
43 U.S.C. § 1733
Cooperative agreements; regulations
16 U.S.C. § 1336
Protection, administration, regulation, and improvement of districts; rules and regulations; study of erosion and flood control; offenses
43 U.S.C. § 315a
Administration and development of national trails system
16 U.S.C. § 1246
Public information collection activities; submission to Director; approval and delegation
44 U.S.C. § 3507