Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§13262 Enforcement
Title 42 › CHAPTER 134 — ENERGY POLICY › SUBCHAPTER III — AVAILABILITY AND USE OF REPLACEMENT FUELS, ALTERNATIVE FUELS, AND ALTERNATIVE FUELED PRIVATE VEHICLES › § 13262
Summary
Breaking the rule can lead to fines: up to $5,000 for each offense; up to $10,000 if it was done on purpose; and up to $50,000 if someone knowingly and on purpose breaks it again after already being fined.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §13262
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(a)Violation
Whoever violates section 13261 of this title shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.
(b)Willful violation
Whoever willfully violates section 13261 of this title shall be fined not more than $10,000 for each violation.
(c)Knowing and willful violation following prior violation and penalty
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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Citations & Metadata
Citation
42 U.S.C. § 13262
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110