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No where in the linked statement does 3M say they will not comply. They point out potential issues that the order may cause but do not say they won't comply.
by tssva 7y ago
No where in the linked statement does 3M say they will not comply. They point out potential issues that the order may cause but do not say they won't comply.
- xenospn 7y agoI was under the impression that the law's specific purpose was to make them comply, so they don't really have a choice.
- netllama 7y agoWhat's the actual penalty if they refuse?
- ceejayoz 7y agohttps://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/15/700.74 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/15/700.74 The maximum penalty provided by the Defense Production Act is a $10,000 fine, or one year in prison, or both. The government may also seek an injunction from a court of appropriate jurisdiction to prohibit the continuance of any violation of, or to enforce compliance with, the Defense Production Act, this part, or an official action.
- Mountain_Skies 7y agoBeyond that, removal of the CEO by the Board of Directors would be the most likely outcome. I haven't looked at who is on the Board but I'm betting most of them are susceptible to pressure from the government and the public.
- Simulacra 7y agoHrm... I wonder if the government would go so far as to arrest the CEO.
- milsorgen 7y agoIt would be a nice change of pace to see. They do seem to weather a lot of legal storms better than most other Americans.
- antman 7y agoMy understanding is that "In addition, ceasing all export of respirators produced in the United States would likely cause other countries to retaliate” is what would happen if they went with it and currently it’s not happening. Also the wording is about a US “request”, if they feel that it becomes an “order” they will probably comply.