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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1204. Criminal offenses and penalties
(a) In General. - Any person who violates section 1201 or 1202
willfully and for purposes of commercial advantage or private
financial gain -
(1) shall be fined not more than $500,000 or imprisoned for not
more than 5 years, or both, for the first offense; and
(2) shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned for
not more than 10 years, or both, for any subsequent offense.
(b) Limitation for Nonprofit Library, Archives, Educational
Institution, or Public Broadcasting Entity. - Subsection (a) shall
not apply to a nonprofit library, archives, educational
institution, or public broadcasting entity (as defined under
section 118(g).
(c) Statute of Limitations. - No criminal proceeding shall be
brought under this section unless such proceeding is commenced
within 5 years after the cause of action arose.
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