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Fines, forfeitures, and liquidated damages

Where a petition for relief goes, how long you have to file it, and what payment of a mitigated amount does.

Governing text: 19 CFR Parts 171 and 172

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A petition for relief from a penalty is due when?
19 CFR 171.2
Who may file a commercial petition under part 171?
19 CFR 171.1
The FPFO finds that the alleged act never occurred. What may the FPFO do?
19 CFR 171.11
Headquarters advice under 171.14 is not used for which decision?
19 CFR 171.14
Is a decision to mitigate a penalty protestable under 19 U.S.C. 1514?
19 CFR 171.23
A petition to restore the proceeds of a sale must be filed within what time?
19 CFR 171.42
The FPFO does not grant more relief on a supplemental petition. A section 1641 penalty assessed at more than $10,000 goes where?
19 CFR 171.62
A petition for relief from liquidated damages is due when?
19 CFR 172.3
After liquidated damages are referred to the Department of Justice, may the deciding officer still remit them?
19 CFR 172.13
Personal-use controlled-substance property is seized and no final decision is made within 21 days of seizure. When must the expedited petition be decided?
19 CFR 171.55
How is a part 171 petition filed if it is not electronic?
19 CFR 171.2
Who may accept an offer in compromise of liquidated damages?
19 CFR 172.32
How is a commercial fishing vessel treated in the personal-use controlled-substance seizure procedure?
19 CFR 171.52
When is the surety notified of a liquidated-damages claim?
19 CFR 172.1

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