# 31 C.F.R. § 27.4 (2026): Factors to be considered

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P27_S27_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 C.F.R. § 27.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Factors to be considered
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 31 CFR: Money and Finance: Treasury / Part 27: CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT FOR MISUSE OF DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY NAMES, SYMBOLS, ETC. / § 27.4: § 27.4   Factors to be considered.

## Text

The assessing official will consider relevant factors when determining whether to assess or impose a civil penalty under this part, and the amount of a civil monetary penalty. Those factors may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) The scope of the misuse;
(b) The purpose and/or nature of the misuse;
(c) The extent of the harm caused by the misuse;
(d) The circumstances of the misuse; and
(e) The benefit intended to be derived from the misuse.

## Nearby sections

- [31 C.F.R. § 27.1 (2026) § 27.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P27_S27_1.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 27.2 (2026) § 27.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P27_S27_2.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 27.3 (2026) § 27.3   Assessment of civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P27_S27_3.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 27.4 (2026) § 27.4   Factors to be considered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P27_S27_4.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 27.5 (2026) § 27.5   Initial Notice of Assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P27_S27_5.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 27.6 (2026) § 27.6   Written response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P27_S27_6.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 27.7 (2026) § 27.7   Final Notice of Assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P27_S27_7.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 27.8 (2026) § 27.8   Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P27_S27_8.md)

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