[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 44, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 44CFR206.14]

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              TITLE 44--EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE
 
             CHAPTER I--FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
 
PART 206--FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTERS DECLARED ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 23, 1988--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart A--General
 
Sec. 206.14  Criminal and civil penalties.

    (a) Misuse of funds. Any person who knowingly misapplies the 
proceeds of a loan or other cash benefit obtained under this Act shall 
be fined an amount equal to one and one-half times the misapplied amount 
of the proceeds or cash benefit.
    (b) Civil enforcement. Whenever it appears that any person has 
violated or is about to violate any provision of this Act, including any 
civil penalty imposed under this Act, 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.
    (c) Referral to Attorney General. The Associate Director shall 
expeditously refer to the Attorney General for appropriate action any 
evidence developed in the performance of functions under this Act that 
may warrant consideration for criminal prosecution.
    (d) Civil penalty. Any individual who knowingly violates any order 
or regulation issued under this Act shall be subject to a civil penalty 
of not more than $5,000 for each violation.