Section Text
Violation of section 1192 or 1197(b) of this title, or failure to comply with section 1202(c) of this title, is punishable by—
(1) imprisonment for not more than 5 years for a knowing and willful violation of that section;
(2) a fine determined under section 3571 of title 18; or
(3) both.
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS 2008—Pub. L. 110–314 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Any person who willfully violates section 1192 or 1197(b) of this title, or who fails to comply with section 1202(c) of this title, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $5,000 or be imprisoned not more than one year or both in the discretion of the court: Provided, That nothing herein shall limit other provisions of this chapter." 1978—Pub. L. 95–631 authorized penalties for noncompliance with section 1202(c) of this title.
Citation
15 U.S.C. § 1196 (2018)