# 45 CFR § 1705.11: Penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1705.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 1705.11
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER XVII—NATIONAL COMMISSION ON LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SCIENCE > PART 1705—PRIVACY REGULATIONS

## Text

Title 18 U.S.C. 1001, Crimes and Criminal Procedures, makes it a criminal offense, subject to a maximum fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 5 years or both to knowingly and willfully make or cause to be made any false or fraudulent statements or representations in any matter within the jurisdiction of any agency of the United States. Section 552a(i)(3) of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(3)), makes it a misdemeanor, subject to a maximum fine of $5,000, to knowingly and willfully request or obtain any record concerning an individual under false pretenses. Section 552a(i) (1) and (2) of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(1) and (2)) provide penalties for violations by agency employees of the Privacy Act or regulations established thereunder.

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 1700.1 § 1700.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 1700.2 § 1700.2 Functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 1700.3 § 1700.3 Membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 1700.4 § 1700.4 Chairperson.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 1700.5 § 1700.5 Executive Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.1 § 1701.1 Statement of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.2 § 1701.2 Disclosure of records and informational materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.3 § 1701.3 Requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.4 § 1701.4 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.5 § 1701.5 Prompt response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.6 § 1701.6 Form of denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.6.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.7 § 1701.7 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.7.md)
- [45 CFR § 1705.1 § 1705.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1705.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 1705.2 § 1705.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1705.2.md)

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