A magic pipe is a length of rigid or flexible pipe used (illegally) in some ships to by-pass the oily water separator.
Under US federal law, separate charges of (a) conspiracy, (b) falsifying records, and (c) making false statements to a US Coast Guard officer carry sentences of: (a) up to 5 years in jail followed by 3 years of supervised release and a $250, 000 fine; (b) 6 years in jail followed by 3 years of supervised release and a $250, 000 fine; and (c) 5 years in jail followed by 3 years of supervised release and a $250, 000 fine respectively.
