[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 13, Volume 1]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 13CFR121.108]



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                TITLE 13--BUSINESS CREDIT AND ASSISTANCE

 

                CHAPTER I--SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

 

PART 121_SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS--Table of Contents

 

           Subpart A_Size Eligibility Provisions and Standards

 

Sec. 121.108  What are the penalties for misrepresentation of size status?



    In addition to other laws which may be applicable, section 16(d) of 

the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. 645(d), provides severe criminal 

penalties for knowingly misrepresenting the small business size status 

of a concern in connection with procurement programs. Section 16(a) of 

the Act also provides, in part, for criminal penalties for knowingly 

making false statements or misrepresentations to SBA for the purpose of 

influencing in any way the actions of the Agency.



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          Size Standards Used To Define Small Business Concerns