33 USC 2608 - Civil penalty procedures

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 02, 2024

§ 2608.

Civil penalty procedures

(a)

General procedures

(b)

Compromising penalties

(c)

Referral to Attorney General

(d)

Refund of penalty

The Secretary may refund or remit a civil penalty collected under this chapter if—

(1)

application has been made for refund or remission of the penalty within one year from the date of payment; and

(2)

the Secretary finds that the penalty was unlawfully, improperly, or excessively imposed.

(Pub. L. 100–688, title IV, § 4108, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4158.)

cite as: 33 USC 2608