oh ok, well I didn't read the full text above as it was not easy on the eyes to read so I just went read the linked article:
Quote:
Not possessing a charter guide license and having proof of liability insurance each carries up to a $950 fine and 120 days in jail. Not having registration in possession brings a $50 fine.
Agents placed a forfeiture order on Mitchell's truck and airboat until the case is adjudicated.
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I would prefer to see that at $10,000 fine and 1 year in jail, THAT would be a serious enough penalty to make these guys think twice about breaking the law
I guess the extra fines were when they added up the numerous size and limit fines for the fish on top of the basic no license or insurance fines mentioned