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21 U.S.C. 158: Offenses; punishmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§158. Offenses; punishment

Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.

( Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 145, § 1 (part), 37 Stat. 833 .)

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