Federal · Title 42 — Public Health and Welfare

42 U.S.C. § 5157: Penalties

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Establishes civil penalties for misapplying loan proceeds and violating orders or regulations, including fines and Attorney General enforcement actions. Criminal violations may be referred for prosecution separately.

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Any person who knowingly misapplies the proceeds of a loan or other cash benefit obtained under this chapter shall be fined an amount equal to one and one-half times the misapplied amount of the proceeds or cash benefit. Whenever it appears that any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter, including any civil penalty imposed under this chapter, the Attorney General may bring a civil action for such relief as may be appropriate. Such action may be brought in an appropriate United States district court. The President shall expeditiously refer to the Attorney General for appropriate action any evidence developed in the performance of functions under this chapter that may warrant consideration for criminal prosecution. Any individual who knowingly violates any order or regulation issued under this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.

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