# 49 C.F.R. § 209.131 (2026): Criminal penalties generally

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_131

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 209.131 (2026)
- **Heading:** Criminal penalties generally
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter II: FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 209: RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES / Subpart B: Hazardous Materials Penalties / § 209.131: § 209.131   Criminal penalties generally.

## Text

A person who knowingly violates 49 U.S.C. 5104(b) or § 171.2(l) of this title or willfully or recklessly violates a requirement of the Federal hazardous material transportation law or a regulation, order, special permit, or approval issued thereunder shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both, except the maximum amount of imprisonment shall be 10 years in any case in which the violation involves the release of a hazardous material which results in death or bodily injury to any person.
[71 FR 77295, Dec. 26, 2006]

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 209.101 (2026) § 209.101   Civil penalties generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_101.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.103 (2026) § 209.103   Minimum and maximum penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_103.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.105 (2026) § 209.105   Notice of probable violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_105.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.107 (2026) § 209.107   Reply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_107.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.109 (2026) § 209.109   Payment of penalty; compromise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_109.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.111 (2026) § 209.111   Informal response and assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_111.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.113 (2026) § 209.113   Request for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_113.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.115 (2026) § 209.115   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_115.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.117 (2026) § 209.117   Presiding officer's decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_117.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.119 (2026) § 209.119   Assessment considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_119.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.121 (2026) § 209.121   Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_121.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.131 (2026) § 209.131   Criminal penalties generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_131.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.133 (2026) § 209.133   Referral for prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_133.md)

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