However, the Independent Panel should take into account the degree of fault or negligence of the Member Federation  when determining the Member Consequences  to be imposed in each case of a violation of this Article 12.6212.3 Categories of Violations and Applicable Sanctions12.3.1   Breach of a Member Federation’ s Obligation In the event that a Member Federation  is found to have breached an obligation under these Anti-Doping Rules, including, without limitation, under Article 18 (but excluding the other violations under this Article 12), or failed to comply with any directive or request on anti-doping matters issued by the IWF, the Independent Panel may:a) impose Member Consequences  on the Member Federation  for a period of up to one (1) year; and/orb) impose a fine on the  Member Federation  of up to $50,000 USD; and/orc) withhold some or all funding or other non-financial support to the Member Federation .12.3.2  Multiple Anti-Doping Rule Violations by Athletes  or Other Persons  affiliated to a Member Federation Should four (4) or more violations of these Anti-Doping Rules sanctioned by IWF or Anti-Doping Organizations  other than the Member Federation  or its National Anti-Doping Organization  have been committed by Athletes  or other Persons  affiliated to the Member Federation  within a 12-month period63, the Independent Panel may, after taking into account both the seriousness of the underlying anti-doping rule violations and the gravity of the circumstances surrounding the case:a) impose Member Consequences  on the Member Federation  of a period of up to (4) years64; and/orb) fine the Member Federation  up to $300,000 USD to be paid within 6 months from the receipt of the Independent Panel’s decision.