Enlarge / Mark Radan was on board the Washington State Ferry Kitsap (pictured) when he fired the laser in October 2015.

A United States Coast Guard Hearing Officer has issued a final $9,500 civil penalty against a Washington man who fired a blue laser at a state ferry in October 2015. The fine marks a notable reduction from the preliminary penalty of $100,000 issued in April 2016.

According to a Tuesday statement by the Coast Guard, Mark Raden of Freeland, Washington, was on board the Washington State Ferry Kitsap, traveling between Mukilteo and Clinton, when he fired a laser at the adjacent WSF Tokitae. The vessel’s master and chief mate were hit in the eyes, which reportedly endangered all 106 passengers. 

“Originally there were multiple charges that brought the maximum amount to $100,000 [as] referenced in the original release,” Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi, a USCG spokeswoman, told Ars. “Ultimately the hearing officer has the final say and chose to only pursue the one charge for ‘interfering with the safe operation of a vessel’ and assessed a fine of $9,500.”