49 C.F.R. § 209.103

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 209.103 - Minimum and maximum penalties
(a) A person who knowingly violates a requirement of the Federal hazardous materials transportation laws, an order issued thereunder, 49 CFR subchapter A or C of chapter I, subtitle B, or a special permit or approval issued under subchapter A or C of chapter I, subtitle B, of this title is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $99,756 for each violation, except that-
(1) The maximum civil penalty for a violation is $232,762 if the violation results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person, or substantial destruction of property; and
(2) A minimum $601 civil penalty applies to a violation related to training.
(b) When the violation is a continuing one, each day of the violation constitutes a separate offense. 49 U.S.C. 5123 .
(c) The maximum and minimum civil penalties described in paragraph (a) of this section apply to violations occurring on or after December 28, 2023.

49 C.F.R. §209.103

78 FR 9846 , Feb. 12, 2013, as amended at 81 FR 43104 , July 1, 2016; 82 FR 16131 , Apr. 3, 2017; 83 FR 60744 , Nov. 27, 2018; 84 FR 37071 , July 31, 2019; 86 FR 1756 , Jan. 11, 2021; 86 FR 23252 , May 3, 2021; 87 FR 15866 , Mar. 21, 2022; 88 FR 1125 , Jan. 6, 2023; 88 FR 89561 , Dec. 28, 2023
81 FR 43104, 8/1/2016; 82 FR 16131, 4/3/2017; 83 FR 60744, 11/27/2018; 84 FR 37071, 7/31/2019; 86 FR 1756, 1/11/2021; 86 FR 23252, 5/3/2021; 87 FR 15866, 3/21/2022; 88 FR 1125, 1/6/2023; 88 FR 89561, 12/28/2023