A cruise ship owned by Bay Cruises Inc. discharges some of the oil contained in its hold into Chesapeake Bay and onto the shore. Under the Oil Pollution Act, this is most likely

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The Oil Pollution Act prohibits any discharge of oil or hazardous substances into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or the adjoining shorelines that may be harmful to public health or welfare, wildlife, or the environment, without a permit or in accordance with a permit. Therefore, discharging oil from a cruise ship into Chesapeake Bay and the shore violates the Act.

A Cruise Ship Owned by Bay Cruises Inc