"Civil penalties" refers to fines or punishments imposed on individuals or organizations by a civil court for breaking certain laws or regulations. It is a non-criminal penalty that aims to encourage compliance with the law and deter future violations.
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- The law establishes civil penalties of up to $ 50,000 per college or lender and up to $ 7,500 per employee. (finaid.org)
- More than a dozen other people and financial firms have agreed to pay a combined $ 170 million in civil penalties. (syracuse.com)
- It also has a policy to provide for the reduction, and under appropriate circumstances for the waiver, of civil penalties for violations of a statutory or regulatory requirement by a small entity. (transportation.gov)
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