15 USC Ch. 8: Front Matter
From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 8-FALSELY STAMPED GOLD OR SILVER OR GOODS MANUFACTURED THEREFROM
CHAPTER 8-FALSELY STAMPED GOLD OR SILVER OR GOODS MANUFACTURED THEREFROM
Sec.
291.
Stamping with words "United States assay", etc., unlawful.
292.
Forfeiture.
293.
Penalty for infraction.
294.
Importation or transportation of falsely marked gold or silver ware prohibited.
295.
Standard of fineness of gold articles; deviation.
296.
Standard of fineness of silver articles; deviation.
297.
Stamping plated articles.
(a)
Words "sterling" or "coin" forbidden.
(b)
Identifying trademark.
298.
Violations of law.
(a)
Criminal prosecutions; penalties; jurisdiction.
(b)
Suits by competitors, customers, or subsequent purchasers for injunctive relief; damages and costs.
(c)
Suits by jewelry trade associations for injunctive relief; damages and costs.
(d)
Award of costs to defendant.
(e)
Jurisdiction of civil actions.
299.
Definitions.
300.
Application of State laws.