(2) A mortgagor is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 if the mortgagor_

(A) does not disclose an obligation on a vessel as required by section 31323(a) of this title;

(B) incurs a contractual obligation in violation of section 31323(b) of this title;

(C) files with the Secretary a mortgage made not in good faith; or

(D) does not comply with section 31321(h) of this title.

(b)(1) A person that knowingly violates section 31329 of this title shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.

(2) A person violating section 31329 of this title is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.

(3) A vessel involved in a violation under section 31329 of this title and its equipment may be seized by, and forfeited to, the Government.

(c) If a person not an individual violates this section, the president or chief executive of the person also is subject to any penalty provided under this section.

SUBCHAPTER

III. MARITIMELIENS

46 U.S.C. 31341 (2002). PERSONS PRESUMED TO HAVE AUTHORITY TO PROCURE NECESSARIES.

(a) The following persons are presumed to have authority to procure necessaries for a vessel: