21 U.S.C. § 17Chapter 1
§17. Penalty for sale or introduction of falsely labeled dairy or food products; venue
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§17. Penalty for sale or introduction of falsely labeled dairy or food products; venue
If any person or persons violate the provisions of section 16 of this title, either in person or through another, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000. The jurisdiction for the prosecution of said misdemeanor shall be within the district of the United States court in which it is committed.
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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