# 13 CFR § 142.2: What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 CFR § 142.2
- **Heading:** What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 13—Business Credit and Assistance > CHAPTER I—SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION > PART 142—ADMINISTRATIVE FALSE CLAIMS ACT REGULATIONS > Overview and Definitions

## Text

(a) Any person who makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim or written statement to SBA is subject to program fraud enforcement. A “person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity.
(b) If more than one person makes a false claim or statement, each person is liable for a civil penalty. If more than one person makes a false claim which has induced SBA to make payment, an assessment is imposed against each person. The liability of each such person to pay the assessment is joint and several, that is, each is responsible for the entire amount.
(c) No proof of specific intent to defraud is required to establish liability under this part.

## Nearby sections

- [13 CFR § 142.1 § 142.1 Overview of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.1.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.2 § 142.2 What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.2.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.3 § 142.3 What is a claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.3.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.4 § 142.4 What is a statement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.4.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.5 § 142.5 What is a false claim or statement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.5.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.6 § 142.6 What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.6.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.7 § 142.7 Who investigates program fraud?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.7.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.8 § 142.8 What happens if program fraud is suspected?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.8.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.9 § 142.9 When will SBA issue a complaint?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.9.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.10 § 142.10 What is contained in a complaint?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.10.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.11 § 142.11 How will the complaint be served?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.11.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.12 § 142.12 How does a defendant respond to the complaint?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.12.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.13 § 142.13 What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.13.md)
- [13 CFR § 142.14 § 142.14 What happens once an answer is filed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-142.2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.