Licensed broker Larry receives a Pre-Penalty Notice from the local CBP Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer (FPFO) informing him that CBP is contemplating issuance of a $10,000 penalty against him for failing to exercise responsible supervision and control over Customs business which he has transacted. Larry files a timely response to the Pre-Penalty Notice with the FPFO claiming that the violation did not occur. After reviewing Larry’s response, the FPFO may not do which of the following:
A) Issue a Notice of Penalty in the amount of $10,100 against Larry
B) Issue a Notice of Penalty in the amount $5,000 against Larry
C) Issue a Notice of Penalty in the amount $9,999 against Larry
D) Issue a Notice of Penalty in the amount of $10,000 against Larry
E) Issue a Notice of Penalty in the amount of $30,000 against Larry
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The Answer is: E
Citation: 19 CFR 111.92(b)
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