§14304 Enforcement

Summary

The Administrator can order people who break these rules to fix the problem and can fine them up to $10,000 for each violation. The Administrator can also sue in federal court where the violation happened or where the person lives to get remedies like temporary or permanent court orders. Any order must say what the problem is. When deciding a fine, the Administrator will consider how serious the problem was and whether the person tried in good faith to follow the rules. A person named in an order has 30 days to ask for a hearing. If asked, the Administrator must hold a hearing and can issue subpoenas for witnesses and documents. If the person does not fix the problem in the time given, the Administrator may charge up to $10,000 more for continued noncompliance. The Administrator cannot act against someone who bought a battery ready for sale and sold it without changing it, except an importer who knew the battery’s chemical contents made the sale illegal under subchapter III.