Upon request by the FTC, the federal courts may assess fines for each of the following EXCEPT:

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To obtain fines, either the FTC or the Justice Department must ask the federal court to assess them. The exception is when companies agree to fines as part of a consent order. Fines may be assessed in three distinct situations: (1) for a violation of a consent or cease and desist order, (2) for a violation of a trade regulation rule, and (3) for a knowing violation of prior FTC orders against others.

Upon Request by the FTC, the Federal Courts May Assess