31 CFR § 27.4 Civil Penalty Assessment for Misuse of Department of the Treasury Names, Symbols, Etc.

§ 27.4 Factors to be considered.

Current through Oct 6, 2026 · Read all of Part 27

The assessing official will consider relevant factors when determining whether to assess or impose a civil penalty under this part, and the amount of a civil monetary penalty. Those factors may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) The scope of the misuse;

(b) The purpose and/or nature of the misuse;

(c) The extent of the harm caused by the misuse;

(d) The circumstances of the misuse; and

(e) The benefit intended to be derived from the misuse.

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