Jim Smith knowingly and willfully obtained personal information about an individual from an insurer under false pretenses, and because of this violation, he may be fined up to

A)

$25,000 or imprisoned for up to 9 months, or both.

B)

$10,000 or imprisoned for up to 3 months, or both.

C)

$50,000 or imprisoned for up to 12 months, or both.

D)

$100,000 or imprisoned for up to 9 months, or both.

Answer: a