40 C.F.R. § 10.9

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 10.9 - Penalties

A person who files a false claim or makes a false or fraudulent statement in a claim against the United States may be liable to a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both (18 U.S.C. 287 , 1001 ), and, in addition, to a forfeiture of $2,000 and a penalty of double the loss or damage sustained by the United States (31 U.S.C. 3729 ).

40 C.F.R. §10.9

38 FR 16868, June 27, 1973, as amended at 51 FR 25832, July 16, 1986