Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 973e


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 973e. Criminal offenses

    (a) Prohibited acts
      A person is guilty of a criminal offense if he or she commits any
    act prohibited by section 973c(a)(8), (10), (11), or (12) of this
    title.
    (b) Sentence and fine
      Any offense described in subsection (a) of this section is
    punishable by a fine of not more than $50,000, or imprisonment for
    not more than 6 months, or both; except that if in the commission
    of any such offense the person uses a dangerous weapon, engages in
    conduct that causes bodily injury to any Authorized Officer,
    Authorized Party Officer, or observer under the Treaty in the
    conduct of their duties, or places any such Authorized Officer,
    Authorized Party Officer, or observer in fear of imminent bodily
    injury, the offense is punishable by a fine of not more than
    $100,000 or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.
    (c) Jurisdiction
      The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction
    over any offense described in this section.



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