Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 16.13 — Penalties
24 C.F.R. § 16.13
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(a) The Act provides, in pertinent part:
Any person who knowingly and willfully requests or obtains any record concerning an individual from an agency under false pretences shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not more than $5,000. (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(3))
(b) A person who falsely or fraudulently attempts to obtain records under the Act may also be subject to prosecution under such other criminal statutes as 18 U.S.C. 494, 495 and 1001.
Authorizing Statute
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Records maintained on individuals5 U.S.C. § 552a
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Contractors’ bonds, bids, and public records18 U.S.C. § 494
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Administrative provisions42 U.S.C. § 3535