46 U.S.C. § 80509 — Civil penalty

(a) In General. An owner^*, agent, or custodian who's been notified of a detention order under section 80505, but fails to take reasonable, prompt action to stop a container^* covered by that order from moving in violation of it, owes the U.S. Government a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each container moved. Each day the container stays in service while the order is in effect counts as a separate violation.

(b) Assessment and Collection.
(1) In general. After giving notice and a chance for a hearing, the Secretary of the department running the Coast Guard must assess and collect any penalty under this section.
(2) Factors to consider. In deciding the penalty amount, the Secretary must consider how serious the violation was, what hazards were involved, and the violator's history of violating the Convention^*, this chapter, or its regulations.
(3) Remission, mitigation, or compromise. The Secretary may cancel, reduce, or settle a penalty under this section.
(4) Enforcement. If someone doesn't pay a penalty, the Secretary must refer the matter to the Attorney General to collect it in an appropriate federal district court.