If the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of section 592, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1592), has occurred, and determines that further proceedings are warranted, he shall issue to the person concerned a notice of his intent to issue a claim for a monetary penalty. The prepenalty notice shall be issued whether or not a seizure has been made. The prepenalty notice shall contain all of the below EXCEPT:
a) Description of merchandise
b) State the actual loss of duties, if any and demand payment immediately
c) Specify all laws and regulations allegedly violated
d) Disclose all material facts which established the alleged violation
e) State whether the alleged violations occurred as the result of fraud, gross negligence or negligence
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The Answer is: B
Citation: 19CFR162.77
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