# 13 C.F.R. § 142.6 (2026): What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P142_S142_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 C.F.R. § 142.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 13 CFR: Business Credit and Assistance / Chapter I: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / Part 142: PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS / § 142.6: § 142.6   What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?

## Text

A person knows or has reason to know (that a claim or statement is false) if the person:
(a) Has actual knowledge that the claim or statement is false, fictitious, or fraudulent; or
(b) Acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the claim or statement; or
(c) Acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the claim or statement.

## Nearby sections

- [13 C.F.R. § 142.1 (2026) § 142.1   Overview of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P142_S142_1.md)
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- [13 C.F.R. § 142.4 (2026) § 142.4   What is a statement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P142_S142_4.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 142.5 (2026) § 142.5   What is a false claim or statement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P142_S142_5.md)
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- [13 C.F.R. § 142.8 (2026) § 142.8   What happens if program fraud is suspected?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P142_S142_8.md)
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- [13 C.F.R. § 142.10 (2026) § 142.10   What is contained in a complaint?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P142_S142_10.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 142.11 (2026) § 142.11   How will the complaint be served?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P142_S142_11.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 142.12 (2026) § 142.12   How does a defendant respond to the complaint?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P142_S142_12.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 142.13 (2026) § 142.13   What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P142_S142_13.md)
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