Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§13262 Enforcement
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 134— - ENERGY POLICY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - AVAILABILITY AND USE OF REPLACEMENT FUELS, ALTERNATIVE FUELS, AND ALTERNATIVE FUELED PRIVATE VEHICLES › § 13262
Summary
Breaking section 13261 can lead to money penalties. A violation can cost up to $5,000 each. If the violation is done on purpose, the fine can be up to $10,000 each. If someone knowingly and on purpose breaks it after already receiving a civil penalty for a past violation, the fine can be up to $50,000.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §13262
The Public Health and Welfare — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)Whoever violates section 13261 of this title shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.
(b)Whoever willfully violates section 13261 of this title shall be fined not more than $10,000 for each violation.
(c)Any person who knowingly and willfully violates section 13261 of this title after having been subjected to a civil penalty for a prior violation of section 13261 of this title shall be fined not more than $50,000.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 13262
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73