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47 U.S.C. 37: Violations; punishmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 47-TELECOMMUNICATIONSCHAPTER 2-SUBMARINE CABLES
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§37. Violations; punishment

Whoever knowingly commits, instigates, or assists in any act forbidden by section 34 of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

( May 27, 1921, ch. 12, § 4 , 42 Stat. 8 .)

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Section was not enacted as part of the Submarine Cable Act which comprises this chapter.