Title 31, Money and FinanceRelease 119-102
§9308 Civil Penalty
Title 31 › SUBTITLE VI — MISCELLANEOUS › CHAPTER 93 — SURETIES AND SURETY BONDS › § 9308
Summary
A surety corporation must pay the United States a civil fine of at least $500 and at most $5,000 if it breaks the rules in sections 9304, 9305, or 9306. The government can bring a lawsuit against the company in any federal court district where cases under section 9307 can be filed. Paying the fine does not cancel or change any contract the surety corporation has 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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102