§ 1410.124 - Violations.

(a) (1) If a participant fails to carry out the terms and conditions of a CRP contract, CCC may terminate the CRP contract.

(2) If the CRP contract is terminated by CCC in accordance with this subsection:

(i) The participant shall forfeit all rights to further payments under such contract and refund all payments previously received together with interest; and

(ii) Pay liquidated damages to CCC in such amount as specified in such contract.

(b) If CCC determines such failure does not warrant termination of such contract, CCC may grant relief as CCC deems appropriate.

(c) CCC may also terminate a CRP contract if the participant agrees to such termination and CCC determines such termination to be in the public interest.

(d) CCC may reduce a demand for a refund under this section to the extent CCC determines that such relief would be appropriate and will not deter the accomplishment of the goals of the program.