Title 31 — Money and FinanceRelease 119-73
§9308 Civil penalty
Title 31 › Subtitle SUBTITLE VI— - MISCELLANEOUS › Chapter CHAPTER 93— - SURETIES AND SURETY BONDS › § 9308
Summary
Surety corporations that break the rules in sections 9304–9306 must pay the U.S. a civil fine of $500 to $5,000. The government can sue where allowed under section 9307, and the fine does not change or cancel any contract the surety made.
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Title 31, §9308
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A surety corporation is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of at least $500 but not more than $5,000 for violating section 9304, 9305, or 9306 of this title. A civil action under this section may be brought in a judicial district in which a civil action may be brought against the corporation under section 9307 of this title. A penalty imposed under this section does not affect the validity of a contract made by the surety corporation.
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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 93086:13. The section is substituted for 6:13 for clarity and consistency.
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31 U.S.C. § 9308
Title 31 — Money and Finance
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73