(a) Penalties.[2] The OIG may impose a penalty of not more than -
(1) $15,000 for each claim or bill for a designated health service, as defined in § 411.351 of this title, that is subject to a determination under § 1003.300(a) or (c);
(2) $100,000 for each arrangement or scheme that is subject to a determination under § 1003.300(b); and
(3) $50,000 for each offer, payment, solicitation, or receipt of remuneration that is subject to a determination under § 1003.300(d).
(b) Assessments. The OIG may impose an assessment of not more than 3 times -
(1) The amount claimed for each designated health service that is subject to a determination under § 1003.300(a), (b), or (c).
(2) The total remuneration offered, paid, solicited, or received that is subject to a determination under § 1003.300(d). Calculation of the total remuneration for purposes of an assessment shall be without regard to whether a portion of such remuneration was offered, paid, solicited, or received for a lawful purpose.