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The discharge of plastic or garbage mixed with plastic into any waters is prohibited. The discharge of all garbabe is prohibited in the navigable waters of the United States and all other waters within three nautical miles of the nearest land.
A person who violates the abover regulations is liable for a civil penalty of up to $25,000, a fine of up to $50,000, and imprisonment for up to five years for each violation. Regional state and local restrictions on garbage also may apply. |