Criminal penalties for FIFRA violations may include which of the following?

• A. Civil fines only
• B. Community service
• C. Up to $25,000 and/or 1 year in prison
• D. No penalties

Answer: (C)

Federal pesticide law imposes both civil and criminal penalties for violations, not just fines. This means that some violations can lead to monetary penalties as well as potential imprisonment. The figure up to $25,000 for a civil penalty and up to one year in prison captures the typical range for individual offenders who commit or knowingly violate FIFRA requirements, and the possibility of prison reflects the criminal aspect of the law.

Civil fines alone would miss the criminal side, and community service is not the standard penalty specified under FIFRA. No penalties would be incorrect because the statute does allow serious consequences for violations.