Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 7 : Section 254


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/03/05
Section 254. Penalties for noncompliance

      If a person fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter
    (including regulations promulgated under this chapter), the
    Secretary may assess, on the record after an opportunity for a
    hearing, a civil penalty - 
        (1) of not more than $25,000 per violation, if an agricultural
      product is not involved in the violation; or
        (2) of not more than 100 percent of the value of the
      agricultural product, if an agricultural product is involved in
      the violation.



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