(a) A person who knowingly violates a requirement of the Federal hazardous material transportation law, an order issued thereunder, this subchapter, subchapter C of the chapter, or a special permit or approval issued under this subchapter applicable to the transportation of hazardous materials or the causing of them to be transported or shipped is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $75,000 for each violation, except the maximum civil penalty is $175,000 if the violation results in death, serious illness or severe injury to any person or substantial destruction of property. There is no minimum civil penalty, except for a minimum civil penalty of $450 for violations relating to training. When the violation is a continuing one, each day of the violation constitutes a separate offense.
CFR 49-107.329-2013 history
2013CFR 49-107.329-2013 Transportation. Part107:Hazardous materials program procedures. Section107.329:Maximum penalties.