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Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.245.14 Fraud penalties

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Whoever embezzles, willfully misapplies, steals, or obtains by fraud any funds, assets, or property provided under this part, whether received directly or indirectly from the Department, shall—

(1) If such funds, assets, or property are of a value of $100 or more, be fined not more than $25,000 or imprisoned not more than five years of both;  or

(2) If such funds, assets, or property are of a value of less than $100, be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year or both.

(b) Whoever receives, conceals, or retains to his use or gain funds, assets, or property provided under this part, whether received directly or indirectly from the Department, knowing such funds, assets, or property have been embezzled, willfully misapplied, stolen, or obtained by fraud, shall be subject to the same penalties provided in paragraph (a) of this section.

(Authority:  Sec. 10(a), Pub.L. 95–627, 92 Stat. 3623 (42 U.S.C. 1760);  sec. 14, Pub.L. 95–627, 92 Stat. 3625–3626)

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