§ 7326. Penalties

An employee or individual who violates section 7323 or 7324 shall be subject to—

• (1) disciplinary action consisting of removal, reduction in grade, debarment from Federal employment for a period not to exceed 5 years, suspension, or reprimand;
• (2) an assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000; or
• (3) any combination of the penalties described in paragraph (1) or (2).