Recidivism

(1) In cases of recidivism for serious violations within 5 years of the initial serious violation, the Director shall impose sanctions as follows– (a) at least twice the value of the fishery products derived as a result of such violation; and/or (b) at least twice the value of the impact on the environment; and/or (c) where there is no fishery product, involved or no impact on the environment, a fine of not less than US$50,000 but not more than US$ three million shall apply; (d) where the cumulative value of the fishery products or the value of the impact on the environment is less than US$50,000, the penalty prescribed under subregulation (c) shall apply; and any accompanying sanctions. (2) In cases of recidivism for minor violations within one year of the initial minor violation, the Director shall impose sanctions as follows– (a) at least twice the value of the fishery product derived as a result of such violation; and/or (b) at least twice the value of the impact on the environment; and/or (c) where there is no fishery product involved or no impact on the environment, a fine of not High Seas Fishing 17 less than US$10,000 but not more than US$ one million shall apply; (d) where the cumulative value of the fishery product or the value of the impact on the environment is less than US$10,000, the penalty prescribed under subregulation (c)above shall apply; and any accompanying sanctions.