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title: "Breach of the border regime rules in internal waters and the territorial sea (Art. 114²)"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/administrative-and-public-law-en/breach-of-the-border-regime-rules-in-internal-waters-and-the-territorial-sea-art-1142-en"
field: "Administrative & Public Law"
description: "Art. 114²: border regime at sea — fines of 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 500 and 800 GEL by type of breach. Legal.ge."
updated: "2026-10-14"
publisher: "legal.ge"
---

# Breach of the border regime rules in internal waters and the territorial sea (Art. 114²)

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## What Article 114² regulates

Article 114² of the Code of Administrative Offences of Georgia establishes liability for breaches of the border regime rules in the internal sea waters and the territorial sea of Georgia. The norm concerns small craft, berthing points and economic activity at sea — everything connected with the special regime extending over the water part of the state border. Freedom of movement at sea is not absolute: in the interests of border protection, navigational safety and human life, the law attaches clear rules to going out to sea, berthing and the use of craft, and a breach of those rules entails financial liability.

The norm directly concerns three circles of persons: first, owners and users of small craft, including those who use a jet-ski or a yacht in the summer season; second, owners and managers of berthing points; and third, persons and companies engaged in economic, fishing or search activity at sea. For each of these circles the article applies a different part, which is why the amount of the fine cannot be understood from a single number — the element actually committed must first be established. This is precisely why it is important to read each tier separately and compare it with your own situation.

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### What fine is imposed for going out to sea without notice?

Under the first part of Article 114², failure to notify the departure of a small craft into the internal sea waters and the territorial sea is punished by a fine of 50 GEL.

### How are breaches of the use and swimming rules punished?

By type of equipment: a rowing or inflatable boat or kayak — 50 GEL; an engine up to 40 hp — 100 GEL; from 40 to 60 hp — 150 GEL; 60 hp or more — 200 GEL; a jet-ski, yacht, sailing craft or passenger vessel — 250 GEL.

### And during economic activity?

By vessel length: under 15 metres — 200 GEL; from 15 to 30 metres — 300 GEL; 30 metres or more — 500 GEL.

### What if health damage is caused?

If any offence under this article causes minor damage to health, the fine is 800 GEL.

### What is the surcharge under this article?

Twice the amount of the unpaid fine; if unpaid within 30 days, compulsory enforcement follows.