Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 10.9 — Penalties
40 C.F.R. § 10.9
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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).
Authorizing Statute
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False claims31 U.S.C. § 3729
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False, fictitious or fraudulent claims18 U.S.C. § 287
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Administrative adjustment of claims28 U.S.C. § 2672