U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

§ 11.450 - Maximum fines and sentences of imprisonment.

A person convicted of an offense under the regulations in this part may be sentenced as follows:

Type of offense Maximum allowable sentence
(a) MisdemeanorUp to 1 year in prison, or a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
(b) Petty misdemeanorUp to 6 months in prison, or a fine of up to $2,500, or both.
(c) ViolationUp to 3 months in prison, or a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
[73 FR 39861, July 11, 2008]