# 15 C.F.R. § 6.1 (2026): Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P6_S6_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 15 C.F.R. § 6.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 15 CFR: Commerce and Foreign Trade / Part 6: CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION / § 6.1: § 6.1   Definitions.

## Text

(a) The
Department of Commerce
means the United States Department of Commerce.
(b)
Civil Monetary Penalty
means any penalty, fine, or other sanction that:
(1) Is for a specific monetary amount as provided by Federal law, or has a maximum amount provided for by Federal law; and
(2) Is assessed or enforced by an agency pursuant to Federal law; and
(3) Is assessed or enforced pursuant to an administrative proceeding or a civil action in the Federal courts.

## Nearby sections

- [15 C.F.R. § 6.1 (2026) § 6.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P6_S6_1.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 6.2 (2026) § 6.2   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P6_S6_2.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 6.3 (2026) § 6.3   Adjustments for inflation to civil monetary penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P6_S6_3.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 6.4 (2026) § 6.4   Effective date of adjustments for inflation to civil monetary penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P6_S6_4.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 6.5 (2026) § 6.5   Subsequent annual adjustments for inflation to civil monetary penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P6_S6_5.md)

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