[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 44, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

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, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

                                SECURITY

 

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.