§ 3933. Fines and penalties under contracts
§ 3933.
Fines and penalties under contracts
(a)
Prohibition of penalties
When an action for compliance with the terms of a contract is stayed pursuant to this chapter, a penalty shall not accrue for failure to comply with the terms of the contract during the period of the stay.
(b)
Reduction or waiver of fines or penalties
If a servicemember fails to perform an obligation arising under a contract and a penalty is incurred arising from that nonperformance, a court may reduce or waive the fine or penalty if—
(1)
the servicemember was in military service at the time the fine or penalty was incurred; and
(2)
the ability of the servicemember to perform the obligation was materially affected by such military service.