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33 U.S.C. 3851: Criminal enforcementText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§3851. Criminal enforcement

Any person who knowingly violates paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) of section 3841(a) of this title or section 3841(b) of this title shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 6 years, or both.

( Pub. L. 111–281, title X, § 1041 , Oct. 15, 2010 , 124 Stat. 3029 .)