T/F Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Cannot be determined
• D. Only civil penalties apply

Answer: (A)

Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations. FIFRA provides civil penalties for regulatory breaches such as selling or using misbranded or unregistered pesticides, or failing to comply with labeling and registration requirements. These civil penalties are pursued to enforce compliance and deter violations. Criminal penalties apply when violations are willful or knowingly fraudulent, and can include fines and imprisonment. In practice, the same conduct can trigger both civil and criminal actions if the facts meet the thresholds for each, so the statement is true.