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According to 49 CFR 107.333, a person faces criminal penalties if they knowingly violate § 171.2(l), or if they willfully or recklessly violate a requirement of the Federal hazardous material transportation law or any related regulation, order, special permit, or approval.
For motor-carrier owners, the practical consequence of these violations is that you can be fined under title 18 of the United States Code, imprisoned for up to 5 years, or both. Furthermore, the maximum imprisonment term increases to up to 10 years if the violation involves the release of a hazardous material that results in death or bodily injury to any person.