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—
of not more than $25,000 per violation, if an agricultural product is not involved in the violation; or
of not more than 100 percent of the value of the agricultural product, if an agricultural product is involved in the violation.
Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313 Pub. L. 106–472, title II, § 201114 Stat. 2068 (, pt. C, § 15, as added , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313 39 Stat. 488 Pub. L. 106–472section 247 of this titleA prior section 254, , pt. C, § 13, , prohibited discrimination by warehousemen, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by . See .
act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313 section 256 of this titlePub. L. 106–472A prior section 15 of , pt. C, was classified to , prior to the general amendment of this chapter by .