Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 960.000 - Biotechnology
Section 960.009 - Penalties
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) A person who is found to have knowingly violated sections 960.005(A) or 960.006(A) shall be punished by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not less than one year nor more than two years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or by a fine of not more than $100,000.
(B) A person who is found to have knowingly violated shall be punished by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not less than five years nor more than ten years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years or by a fine of not more than $1,000,000. In addition to such penalty, and at the discretion of the court, a person who is found to have knowingly violated this section and derives a personal financial profit from such violation may be ordered to pay all or part of any such profits to the commonwealth as damages.
(C) Complaints regarding violators shall be referred to the Office of the Attorney General.