Moreover, the report says that in many states failure to register is a criminal offence that could result in fines or imprisonment of up to 10 years.

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Those who did not pay it were subject to fines or imprisonment or both, but while most Zulus were willing to pay it, few had any cash.

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Under the proposal, breaches would be penalized with fines of up to six times annual salary or imprisonment for up to three years.

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Landowners could be forced to repair structures or be fined and unpaid fines could lead to imprisonment.

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Violators can be penalized with fines of as much as six times annual salary or imprisonment of as much as three years.

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Managers of financial assets are facing renewed pressure to behave judiciously regarding the resources they control, and report their activities accurately, facing fines, imprisonment, and civil liability for even minor violations or misstatements.

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