Currently, the fines for manufacturing are a mere $10,000 for neglect in reporting on that distribution. So to me, that is hardly a deterrent.
Maria Cantwell: “Currently, the fines for manufacturing are a mere $10,000 for neglect in reporting on that distribution. So to me, that…”
On the recordApril 18, 2018
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Cantwell criticizes the low fines for manufacturers failing to report opioid distribution.
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