Question 2972 Deck General

The correct answer is D) a civil penalty of not more than $5,000. Under U.S. Coast Guard regulations, a person found operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000. This is outlined in 46 U.S.C. 2302(c), which establishes the penalties for operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the penalty for this offense. Option A) would be the penalty for a criminal conviction, while options B) and C) reference fines that are not applicable to this civil penalty provision.