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) Misdemeanor Up to 1 year in prison, or a fine of up to $5,000, or both. (b) Petty misdemeanor Up to 6 months in prison, or a fine of up to $2,500, or both. (c) Violation Up to 3 months in prison, or a fine of up to $1,000, or both. [73 FR 39861, July 11, 2008]