True or false: Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations.

True or false: Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not applicable
• D. Only civil penalties

Answer: (A)

Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations. Under FIFRA, civil penalties are available for regulatory violations such as misbranding, adulteration, improper labeling, or selling pesticides without proper registration, with fines typically imposed through administrative actions or court proceedings. Criminal penalties apply for willful or knowing violations—such as illegally distributing restricted-use pesticides, falsifying records, or evading registration—potentially including fines and imprisonment. The law recognizes different levels of intent and conduct, so more serious or intentional misconduct can lead to criminal penalties, while less severe or non-willful violations can be addressed civilly. So the statement is true.