Penalties for Such Violation
1) Civil Penalties (Section 20 of the CPSA): Any person who knowingly violates section 19 of the CPSA shall be subject to a maximum civil penalty $5,000 for each such violation. The maximum civil penalty shall not exceed $1.25 million for any related series of violations.
2) Criminal Penalties (Section 21 of the CPSA): Any person who knowingly and willfully violates section 19 of the CPSA after having received formal notice shall be imprisoned for not more than one year or shall be fined, or both. The maximum fine is $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for organizations.