# 34 C.F.R. § 35.9 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 35.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Part 35: TORT CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT / Subpart B: Procedures / § 35.9: § 35.9   Penalties.

## Text

A person who files a false claim or makes a false or fraudulent statement in a claim against the United States may be liable to a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both (18 U.S.C. 287.1001), and, in addition, to a forfeiture of $2,000 and a penalty of double the loss or damage sustained by the United States (31 U.S.C. 231).

## Nearby sections

- [34 C.F.R. § 35.2 (2026) § 35.2   Administrative claim; when presented; place of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_2.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 35.3 (2026) § 35.3   Administrative claim; who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_3.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 35.4 (2026) § 35.4   Administrative claim; evidence and information to be submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_4.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 35.5 (2026) § 35.5   Investigation of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_5.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 35.6 (2026) § 35.6   Final denial of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_6.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 35.7 (2026) § 35.7   Payment of approved claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_7.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 35.8 (2026) § 35.8   Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_8.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 35.9 (2026) § 35.9   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_9.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 35.10 (2026) § 35.10   Limitation on Department's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P35_S35_10.md)

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