should know
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “should know” means that a person, with respect to information—
(A) acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or
(B) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information,
Source
- 2013–201842 U.S.C. § 1320AThe Public Health and Welfare · Civil monetary penalties · for the purposes of this section
The term "should know" means that a person, with respect to information—
(A) acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or
(B) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information,
and no proof of specific intent to defraud is required.
Source
- 1996–present42 U.S.C. § 1320AThe Public Health and Welfare · Civil monetary penalties · for the purposes of this section