§1851 Criminal sanctions

Summary

If a person intentionally breaks these rules or their regulations, they can be fined up to $1,000, put in jail for up to one year, or both. If the person is found guilty of another violation later, the fine can be up to $10,000, the jail time up to three years, or both. If a farm labor contractor breaks the rules in 8 U.S.C. 1324a(a)(1) or (2) and does not have a valid registration certificate because it was denied, not obtained, suspended, or revoked, then if found guilty the contractor can be fined up to $10,000, put in jail for up to three years, or both.