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Can organizations be sentenced for a lack of compliance with the law? If so, what kind of punishments can they have placed against them?

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This 148 word solution includes a discussion regarding organizations, sentencing and law compliance. Also, a discussion regarding the types of punishments that can be placed on organizations that do not comply with the law. Additionally one reference is included for further investigation of the topic.

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Much like individuals can be sentenced for lack of compliance with laws, so can organizations. Though organizations will not be sent to prison, "They can be fined, sentenced to probation for up to five years, ordered to make restitution and issue public notices of conviction to their victim ...

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