# 18 C.F.R. § 701.313 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_313

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 701.313 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 18 CFR: Conservation of Power and Water Resources / Chapter VI: WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL / Part 701: COUNCIL ORGANIZATION / Subpart E: Protection of Privacy / § 701.313: § 701.313   Penalties.

## Text

Title 18 U.S.C. 1001, Crimes and Criminal Procedures, makes it a criminal offense, subject to a maximum fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 5 years or both, to knowingly and willfully make or cause to be made any false or fraudulent statements or representations in any matter within the jurisdiction of any agency of the United States. Section 552a(i)(3) of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(3)) makes it a misdemeanor, subject to a maximum fine of $5,000, to knowingly and willfully request or obtain any record concerning an individual under false pretenses. Section 552a(i)(1) and (2) of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(1) and (2) provide penalties for violations by agency employees of the Privacy Act or regulations established thereunder.
[40 FR 45676, Oct. 2, 1975. Redesignated at 41 FR 8344, Feb. 26, 1976]

## Nearby sections

- [18 C.F.R. § 701.300 (2026) § 701.300   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_300.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.301 (2026) § 701.301   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_301.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.302 (2026) § 701.302   Procedures for notification of existence of records pertaining to individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_302.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.303 (2026) § 701.303   Conditions of disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_303.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.304 (2026) § 701.304   Procedures for identification of individuals making requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_304.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.305 (2026) § 701.305   Procedures for requests for access to or disclosure of records pertaining to individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_305.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.306 (2026) § 701.306   Special procedure: Medical records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_306.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.307 (2026) § 701.307   Request for correction or amendment to record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_307.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.308 (2026) § 701.308   Council review of request for correction or amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_308.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.309 (2026) § 701.309   Appeal of initial adverse determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_309.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.310 (2026) § 701.310   Disclosure of record to person other than the individual to whom it pertains.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_310.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.311 (2026) § 701.311   Accounting for disclosures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_311.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.312 (2026) § 701.312   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_312.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 701.313 (2026) § 701.313   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P701_S701_313.md)

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