§6.1. Definitions.
15 C.F.R. § 6.1
The Department of Commerce means the United States Department of Commerce.
Civil Monetary Penalty means any penalty, fine, or other sanction that:
Is for a specific monetary amount as provided by Federal law, or has a maximum amount provided for by Federal law; and
Is assessed or enforced by an agency pursuant to Federal law; and
Is assessed or enforced pursuant to an administrative proceeding or a civil action in the Federal courts.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321 (31 U.S.C. 3701 note); Sec. 701 of Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599 (28 U.S.C. 1 note; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note).
Source
Source: 89 FR 106310, Dec. 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted.