§ 5157. Penalties
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(a)Misuse of funds 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.
(b)Civil enforcement 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.
(c)Referral to Attorney General 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.
(d)Civil penalty 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.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 314, as added Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(k), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4694.)
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- Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 314
- Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(k)
- 102 Stat. 4694
- Pub. L. 93–288
- 88 Stat. 143
- Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 317
- 88 Stat. 152
- Pub. L. 100–707, § 105(k)
- section 314 of Pub. L. 93–288
- Pub. L. 100–707
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 314
Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(k)
Stat.102 Stat. 4694
Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–288
Stat.88 Stat. 143
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