46 CFR 16.115: Civil penalties for violating drug testing rules

Last reviewed: October 14, 2026

This section sets civil penalties for violations of this part. A person who fails to implement, conduct or comply with the chemical testing requirements for dangerous drugs is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation counts as a separate violation.

Applies toAny person who fails to implement or conduct, or otherwise fails to comply with, the chemical testing requirements for dangerous drugs prescribed under this part.

What it says

  1. Violation of this part is subject to the civil penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C. 2115.

    “Violation of this part is subject to the civil penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C. 2115.”

  2. A person who fails to implement, conduct or comply with the chemical testing requirements for dangerous drugs prescribed under this part is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty.

    “Any person who fails to implement or conduct, or who otherwise fails to comply with the requirements for chemical testing for dangerous drugs as prescribed under this part”

  3. The civil penalty is not more than $5,000 for each violation.

    “is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.”

  4. Each day of a continuing violation counts as a separate violation.

    “Each day of a continuing violation will constitute a separate violation.”

Common questions

What is the maximum civil penalty for failing to comply with drug testing requirements?

The civil penalty is not more than $5,000 for each violation.

“is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.”

Does a continuing drug testing violation count as one violation?

No. Each day of a continuing violation counts as a separate violation.

“Each day of a continuing violation will constitute a separate violation.”

Which statute sets the civil penalties for violations of this part?

Violation of this part is subject to the civil penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C. 2115.

“Violation of this part is subject to the civil penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C. 2115.”

The text of 46 CFR 16.115

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Penalties

Violation of this part is subject to the civil penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C. 2115. Any person who fails to implement or conduct, or who otherwise fails to comply with the requirements for chemical testing for dangerous drugs as prescribed under this part, is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation will constitute a separate violation.

Sections it refers to

  • 46 U.S.C. 2115

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