A recent college graduate receives her individually licensed U.S. Customs broker’s license on December 5, 2009. On January 31, 2012, the individual is convicted of smuggling narcotics into the United States through the District of El Paso. On April 2, 2012, the broker applies for a District permit in Laredo, Texas. Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may suspend the individual’s license for a period not to exceed one year.
B. CBP can revoke the individual’s license.
C. The Port Director may deny the issuance a District permit for Laredo, Texas.
D. CBP may revoke the permit issued through El Paso.
E. CBP may immediately revoke the broker’s license.
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The Answer is: A or E
Citation: 19 CFR 111.53(a) and (b)
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