§ 21304. Willfulness requirement for penalties against individuals

49 U.S.C. § 21304 (N/A)
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A civil penalty under this subchapter may be imposed against an individual only for a willful violation. An individual is deemed not to have committed a willful violation if the individual was following the direct order of a railroad carrier official or supervisor under protest communicated to the official or supervisor. The individual is entitled to document the protest.

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 893.)