# 11 CFR § 1.12: Penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.12

## Section

- **Citation:** 11 CFR § 1.12
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 11—Federal Elections > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION > PART 1—PRIVACY ACT

## Text

Any person who makes a false statement in connection with any request for a record, or an amendment or correction thereto, under this part, is subject to the penalties prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 494 and 495.

## Nearby sections

- [11 CFR § 1.1 § 1.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.1.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.2 § 1.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.2.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.3 § 1.3 Procedures for requests pertaining to individual records in a record system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.3.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.4 § 1.4 Times, places, and requirements for identification of individuals making requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.4.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.5 § 1.5 Disclosure of requested information to individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.5.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.7 § 1.7 Request for correction or amendment to record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.7.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.8 § 1.8 Agency review of request for correction or amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.8.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.9 § 1.9 Appeal of initial adverse agency determination on amendment or correction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.9.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.10 § 1.10 Disclosure of record to person other than the individual to whom it pertains.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.10.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.11 § 1.11 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.11.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.12 § 1.12 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.12.md)
- [11 CFR § 1.14 § 1.14 Specific exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.14.md)
- [11 CFR § 2.1 § 2.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-2.1.md)
- [11 CFR § 2.2 § 2.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-2.2.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-1.12. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.