7 U.S.C. § 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. (Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313, pt. C, § 15, as added Pub. L. 106–472, title II, § 201 , Nov. 9, 2000 , 114 Stat. 2068 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 254, act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313, pt. C, § 13, 39 Stat. 488 , prohibited discrimination by warehousemen, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–472 . See section 247 of this title . A prior section 15 of act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313, pt. C, was classified to section 256 of this title , prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–472 . CFR Title Parts 7 869

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