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. 313Pub. L. 106–472, title II, § 201114 Stat. 2068(, pt. C, § 15, as added , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 31339 Stat. 488Pub. 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. 313section 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 .