# 45 CFR § 35.9: Penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 35.9
- **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 A—Department of Health and Human Services > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > PART 35—TORT CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT > Subpart B—Procedures

## 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

- [45 CFR § 35.1 § 35.1 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.2 § 35.2 Administrative claim; when presented; place of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.3 § 35.3 Administrative claim; who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.4 § 35.4 Administrative claims; evidence and information to be submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.5 § 35.5 Investigation, examination, and determination of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.6 § 35.6 Final denial of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.6.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.7 § 35.7 Payment of approved claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.7.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.8 § 35.8 Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.8.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.9 § 35.9 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.9.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.10 § 35.10 Limitation on Department's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.10.md)

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