Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 103.32 — Information Concerning Fines, Penalties, And Forfeitures Cases
19 C.F.R. § 103.32
Except as otherwise provided in these regulations or in other directives (including those published as Treasury Decisions or CBP Decisions), port directors, Center directors, and other CBP officers must refrain from disclosing facts concerning seizures, investigations, and other pending cases until CBP action is completed. After the penalty proceeding is closed by payment of the claim amount, payment of a mitigated amount, or judicial action, the identity of the violator, the section of the law violated, the amount of penalty assessed, loss of revenue, mitigated amount (if applicable), and the amount of money paid may be disclosed to the public by the appropriate port director. Public disclosure of any other item of information concerning such cases, whether open or closed, must only be made in conformance with the procedures provided in 6 CFR 5.3.
Authorizing Statute
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Screening passengers and property49 U.S.C. § 44901
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Manifests19 U.S.C. § 1431
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Disclosure of confidential information generally18 U.S.C. § 1905
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Automated Targeting System6 U.S.C. § 943
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Exchange of information19 U.S.C. § 1628
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Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary19 U.S.C. § 66
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Establishment of Service; Commissioner; appointment19 U.S.C. § 2071