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-t^ '^fr-^ -^'^^^'* •^•**^ PUBLIC LAW 101-624—NOV. 28, 1990 104 STAT. 3999 (B) found civilly liable in damages, or has been permanently or temporarily enjoined by an order, judgment, or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, by reason of any conduct involving fraud or breach of trust. (e) PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES. — (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), an eligible entity that violates any regulation or written directive issued by the Board requiring the filing of any regular or special report under this chapter, shall forfeit and pay to the United States a civil penalty of not more than $100 for each and every day of the continuance of the corporation's failure to file such report, unless the entity demonstrates that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. The civil penalties provided for in this subsection shall accrue to the United States and may be recovered in a civil action brought by the Board. (2) EXEMPTION. —At any time before a failure under paragraph (1), and after notice and opportunity for hearing, the Board may through rules and regulations, or on application of an interested party, by order, exempt in whole or in part, any entity from the provisions of paragraph (1), on such terms and conditions and for such period of time as the Board determines necessary and appropriate, if the Board finds that such action is not inconsistent with the public interest or the protection of the Board. The Board may for purposes of this subsection impose any alternative requirements appropriate to the situation. (f) JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS.— Any suit or action brought under this section by the Board to enforce any liability or duty created by, or to enjoin any violation of, this chapter, or any rule, regulation, or order promulgated thereunder, shall be brought in the district in which the eligible entity maintains its principal office, and process in such cases may be served in any district in which the defendant maintains its principal office or transacts business, or wherever the defendant may be found. (g) SUBSTITUTION OF SECRETARY.— On the termination of the Board, the Secretary shall stand in place of the Board and shall possess all the powers, privileges, and rights regarding compliance and enforcement described in this section and in section 2314. (h) REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR TERMINATION. — I f the approval of any eligible entity to participate iii this program is revoked, suspended, or terminated, or if the activities of the eligible entity otherwise end, the Board, or the Secretary, upon the termination of the Board, shall— (1) possess all the rights and privileges of such eligible entity; (2) succeed to the assets of such eligible entity to the extent necessary to obtain a refund of any amounts due to the Board or the Secretary; (3) be entitled to receive any payments due to such eligible entity from any local businesses on any outstanding loans; and (4) take over any equity investment held by such eligible entity.