(a)
Rebates by Agents.—
A person, or an officer, employee, or agent of that person, that—
(1)
offers, grants, gives, solicits, accepts, or receives a rebate for concession, in violation of a provision of this part related to motor carrier transportation subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I of chapter 135; or
(2)
by any means assists or permits another person to get transportation that is subject to jurisdiction under that subchapter at less than the rate in effect for that transportation under section
13702,
is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of $200 for the first violation and $250 for a subsequent violation.