66. A broker unknowingly employs a convicted felon and 1 year after employment discovers the existence of such a conviction. Which penalty action listed below would not lie?
A. If he seeks approval of the Secretary within 30 days after discovery of the existence of the conviction, no penalty will be assessed
B. If he seeks approval at some time after 30 days from the date of discovery, a $5,000 penalty would be assessed
C. If he does not seek approval until after Customs becomes aware of the violation, a $10,000 penalty would be assessed
D. If he does not seek approval until after Customs becomes aware of the violation, a $25,000 penalty would be assessed
E. If he seeks approval, but is denied, and continues to employ the convicted felon, a $30,000 penalty would be assessed
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The Answer is: C
Citation: 19 CFR 171, VII. Section 1641(d)(1)(e)
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