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Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
§ 216(a) — Wilful violation of § 215 (including child-labour provisions)Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 6 months
- Fine
- Fine $0–$10,000
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Imprisonment only for an offence committed after a prior conviction under this subsection.
§ 216(e) — Civil penalty, child-labour violationPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- — (civil, not criminal)
- Fine
- Civil penalty $0–$11,000 per affected employee
CIVIL penalty, not imprisonment.
§ 216(e) — Civil penalty, violation causing death or serious injury of an employee under 18Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- — (civil, not criminal)
- Fine
- Civil penalty $0–$50,000 (doubled if repeated or wilful)
CIVIL penalty, not imprisonment.
Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.