§1638b. Enforcement
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, section 1636b of this title shall apply to a violation of this subchapter.
(b) Warnings
If the Secretary determines that a retailer is in violation of section 1638a of this title, the Secretary shall-
(1) notify the retailer of the determination of the Secretary; and
(2) provide the retailer a 30-day period, beginning on the date on which the retailer receives the notice under paragraph (1) from the Secretary, during which the retailer may take necessary steps to comply with section 1638a of this title.
(c) Fines
If, on completion of the 30-day period described in subsection (b)(2) of this section, the Secretary determines that the retailer has willfully violated section 1638a of this title, after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary with respect to the violation, the Secretary may fine the retailer in an amount of not more than $10,000 for each violation.
(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, §283, as added