2021 US Code
Title 41 - Public Contracts
Subtitle IV - Miscellaneous
Chapter 87 - Kickbacks
Sec. 8706 - Civil actions
| 41 U.S.C. § 8706 (2021) | ||||||
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(a) Amount.—The Federal Government in a civil action may recover from a person— (1) that knowingly engages in conduct prohibited by section 8702 of this title a civil penalty equal to— (A) twice the amount of each kickback involved in the violation; and (B) not more than $10,000 for each occurrence of prohibited conduct; and (2) whose employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee violates section 8702 of this title by providing, accepting, or charging a kickback a civil penalty equal to the amount of that kickback. (b) Statute of Limitations.—A civil action under this section must be brought within 6 years after the later of the date on which— (1) the prohibited conduct establishing the cause of action occurred; or (2) the Federal Government first knew or should reasonably have known that the prohibited conduct had occurred. |
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(Pub. L. 111–350, §3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3840.) |
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| Title 41 - PUBLIC CONTRACTS Subtitle IV - Miscellaneous CHAPTER 87 - KICKBACKS Sec. 8706 - Civil actions |
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| 60 Stat. 37 74 Stat. 740 100 Stat. 3524 124 Stat. 3840 |
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| Public Law 86-695, Public Law 99-634, Public Law 111-350 |
