Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures
April 2018 — Question 66
A broker unknowingly employs a convicted felon and 1 year after employment discovers the existence of such a conviction. Which penalty action listed below would not lie?
- AIf he seeks approval of the Secretary within 30 days after discovery of the existence of the conviction, no penalty will be assessed
- BIf he seeks approval at some time after 30 days from the date of discovery, a $5,000 penalty would be assessed
- CIf he does not seek approval until after Customs becomes aware of the violation, a $10,000 penalty would be assessed✓ CBP's answer
- DIf he does not seek approval until after Customs becomes aware of the violation, a $25,000 penalty would be assessed
- EIf he seeks approval, but is denied, and continues to employ the convicted felon, a $30,000 penalty would be assessed
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CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR 171§ VII. Section 1641(d)(1)(e)
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the April 2018 examination.
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