7 U.S.C. § 254

Penalties for noncompliance

If a person fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter (including regulations promulgated under this chapter), the Secretary may assess, on the record after an opportunity for a hearing, a civil penalty—

(1)

of not more than $25,000 per violation, if an agricultural product is not involved in the violation; or

(2)

of not more than 100 percent of the value of the agricultural product, if an agricultural product is involved in the violation.

( Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313 , pt. C, § 15, as added Pub. L. 106–472, title II, § 201 , Nov. 9, 2000 , 114 Stat. 2068 .)