27 Jun 2025
⚖️DOC Guidance on Criminal Regulatory Offenses for Businesses
Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement
Summary
This Notice describes the Department of Commerce's (the "DOC's") plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses under the May 9, 2025, Executive Order on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation outlines the Department of Commerce's plans to address criminal regulatory offenses, including potential criminal penalties for businesses. Business owners must be aware of these new guidelines for compliance with federal regulations to avoid severe penalties and enforcement actions.