Violations of any section of this subchapter, or any lease or order issued pursuant to it, shall subject the violator to the penalties set forth in the Marine Fisheries Management and Commercial Fisheries Act, N.J.S.A. 23:2B-1 et seq., at N.J.S.A. 23:2B-14. Penalties may include monetary penalties of $ 100.00 to $ 3,000 for a first violation, and $ 200.00 to $ 5,000 for any further violations. Penalties may also include confiscation of any vessel or equipment used in committing a violation. The Department may compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this subsection in such amount in the discretion of the Department as may appear appropriate and equitable under all the circumstances.
N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-24.17