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15 U.S.C. § 1901 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 1901. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–513, § 2, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 947; Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 901; Pub. L. 96–425, § 8(a)(2), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1828; Pub. L. 98–547, title I, § 101(b), Oct. 25, 1984, 98 Stat. 2767, defined terms for purposes of this chapter, except subchapter V of this chapter. See sections 32101, 32301, and 32502 of Title 49, Transportation.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 92–513, § 1, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 947, provided that Pub. L. 92–513 (enacting this chapter) could be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act”, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379.
15 U.S.C. § 1911 to 1922 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 1911 to 1922. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section 1911, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 948, stated congressional findings and declaration of purpose of this subchapter. See section 32501 of Title 49, Transportation.
text: Section 1912, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 102, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 949, related to promulgation of bumper standards. See section 32502 of Title 49.
text: Section 1913, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 103, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 950, related to judicial review of rules establishing bumper standards. See section 32503 of Title 49.
text: Section 1914, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 104, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 950, related to powers of Secretary in carrying out this subchapter. See sections 32502, 32505, and 32509 of Title 49.
text: Section 1915, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 105, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 952, related to determination of compliance by manufacturer with bumper standards. See sections 32504 and 32505 of Title 49.
text: Section 1916, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 106, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 952, related to prohibited acts with respect to bumper standards and exemptions from compliance with such standards. See section 32506 of Title 49.
text: Section 1917, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 107, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 953, related to enforcement of this subchapter. See section 32507 of Title 49.
text: Section 1918, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 108, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 955, related to civil action against manufacturer for failure to comply with bumper standards. See section 32508 of Title 49.
text: Section 1919, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 109, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 955, related to public access to information sent or received by the Secretary in connection with this subchapter. See section 32505 of Title 49.
text: Section 1920, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 110, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 955, related to State and local bumper standards and bumper standards for vehicles owned by Federal, State, or local governments. See section 32511 of Title 49.
text: Section 1921, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 111, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 955; Pub. L. 94–364, title I, § 101, July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 981; Pub. L. 97–331, § 2(b), Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1619, authorized appropriations to carry out this subchapter for fiscal years 1983, 1984, and 1985.
text: Section 1922, Pub. L. 92–513, title I, § 112, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 955, directed Secretary to submit annual report to President and Congress on progress in carrying out this subchapter and specified contents of report. See section 32510 of Title 49.
15 U.S.C. § 1941 to 1950 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 1941 to 1950. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section 1941, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 201, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 956; Pub. L. 94–364, title II, § 201, July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 981, related to consumer information study to be conducted by Secretary. See section 32302 of Title 49, Transportation.
text: Section 1942, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 202, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 956, related to appointment and compensation of personnel by Secretary to carry out this subchapter. See section 32306 of Title 49.
text: Section 1943, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 203, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 957, related to provision of information and detailing of personnel from other Federal departments to Secretary to carry out this subchapter. See section 32305 of Title 49.
text: Section 1944, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 204, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 957, related to powers of Secretary to carry out this subchapter. See section 32307 of Title 49.
text: Section 1945, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 205, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 958, required insurers of passenger motor vehicles to make reports and provide information to Secretary to carry out this subchapter. See section 32303 of Title 49.
text: Section 1946, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 206, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 959, prohibited persons from failing or refusing to furnish information requested under this subchapter or to comply with rules prescribed under this subchapter. See section 32308 of Title 49.
text: Section 1947, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 207, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 959, related to injunctive relief to restrain violations of section 1946 of this title. See section 32308 of Title 49.
text: Section 1948, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 208, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 959, related to civil penalties for violations of section 1946 of this title. See section 32308 of Title 49.
text: Section 1949, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 209, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 959; Pub. L. 94–364, title II, § 202, July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 981; Pub. L. 97–331, § 2(c), Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1619, authorized appropriations to carry out this subchapter for fiscal years 1983, 1984, and 1985.
text: Section 1950, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 210, as added Pub. L. 102–388, title III, § 355, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1556, related to labeling requirements for automobiles. See sections 32304 and 32309 of Title 49.
15 U.S.C. § 1961 to 1963 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 1961 to 1963. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section 1961, Pub. L. 92–513, title III, § 301, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 959; Pub. L. 93–492, title III, § 301(a)(2), Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1485, authorized Secretary to establish motor vehicle diagnostic inspection demonstration projects.
text: Section 1962, Pub. L. 92–513, title III, § 302, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 960; Pub. L. 93–492, title III, § 301(a)(2), Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1485, related to eligibility of States for grants or other assistance for demonstration projects and requirements for such projects.
text: Section 1963, Pub. L. 92–513, title III, § 303, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 961; Pub. L. 93–492, title III, § 301(a)(2), Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1485; Pub. L. 94–364, title III, § 301, July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 981, related to implementation of grants or other assistance to States for demonstration projects.
15 U.S.C. § 1963a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 1963a. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–513, title III, § 311, as added Pub. L. 93–492, title III, § 301(a)(4) Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1485; amended Pub. L. 94–364, title III, § 302, July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 982, directed Secretary to establish special motor vehicle diagnostic inspection demonstration project.
15 U.S.C. § 1964 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 1964. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–513, title III, § 321, formerly § 304, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 961; renumbered § 321, Pub. L. 93–492, title III, § 301(a)(3), Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1485; amended Pub. L. 94–364, title III, § 303, July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 982, authorized appropriations to carry out this subchapter for fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978, and provided that funds were to remain available until expended.
15 U.S.C. § 2001, 2002 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 2001, 2002. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section 2001, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 901; amended Pub. L. 96–425, §§ 4(c)(1), 8(b), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1824, 1828; Pub. L. 100–494, § 6(b), Oct. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 2452; Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 403(1), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2876, defined terms for purposes of this subchapter. See section 32901 of Title 49, Transportation.
text: Section 2002, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 502, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 902; amended Pub. L. 95–91, title III, § 305, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 580; Pub. L. 96–425, §§ 3(a)(1), 5, 6(b), 7, 8(c), (d), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1821, 1825, 1826, 1828; Pub. L. 100–494, § 6(c), Oct. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 2452; Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 403(2), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2876, related to average fuel economy standards. See sections 32902, 32903, and 32916 of Title 49.
15 U.S.C. § 2003 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2003. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379; Pub. L. 103–429, § 11(b), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4391
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 906; amended Pub. L. 96–185, § 18, Jan. 7, 1980, 93 Stat. 1336; H. Res. 549, Mar. 25, 1980; Pub. L. 96–425, §§ 4(a)(1), (b), (c)(2), (3), 8(e), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1822, 1824, 1825, 1829; Pub. L. 98–620, title IV, § 402(18), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3358; Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 371, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2127, related to calculation of average fuel economy. See sections 32901 and 32904 of Title 49, Transportation.
15 U.S.C. § 2004 to 2010 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 2004 to 2010. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section 2004, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 504, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 908, related to judicial review of rules prescribed under section 2001, 2002, 2003, or 2006 of this title. See section 32909 of Title 49, Transportation.
text: Section 2005, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 908; amended Pub. L. 96–425, § 3(b), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1822, related to fuel economy information and reports to be filed by manufacturers. See sections 32907 and 32910 of Title 49.
text: Section 2006, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 910; amended Pub. L. 95–619, title IV, §§ 401(a), 403(a), (b), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3254, 3256, 3257; Pub. L. 100–494, § 8(a), Oct. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 2452; Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 403(3), (4), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2876, related to fuel economy labeling. See section 32908 of Title 49.
text: Section 2007, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 507, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 911; amended Pub. L. 96–425, § 6(a), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1826, related to unlawful conduct under this subchapter. See section 32911 of Title 49.
text: Section 2008, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 508, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 911; amended Pub. L. 95–619, title IV, § 402, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3255; Pub. L. 96–425, §§ 6(c), 8(f), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1827, 1829, related to civil penalty for violation of section 2007 of this title. See sections 32909 and 32911 to 32915 of Title 49.
text: Section 2009, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 509, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 914, prohibited any State or local government from making laws or regulations relating to fuel economy standards or disclosures, except for automobiles procured for its own use. See section 32919 of Title 49.
text: Section 2010, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 510, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 915, related to use of fuel efficient passenger automobiles by Federal Government. See section 32917 of Title 49.
15 U.S.C. § 2011 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2011. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–429, § 11(b), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4392
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 511, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 915; amended Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(c), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1361, provided for establishment of program of examination of fuel economy representations in connection with installation of retrofit devices. See section 32918 of Title 49, Transportation.
15 U.S.C. § 2012, 2013 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 2012, 2013. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section 2012, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 512, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 916; amended Pub. L. 96–425, § 4(a)(2), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1823, related to reports to be submitted by Secretary to President and Congress regarding fuel flow instrument reading directly in miles per gallon, exemption from this subchapter for electric cars, and examination, by Secretary and Secretary of Labor, on exemption under section 2003(b) of this title. See section 32916 of Title 49, Transportation.
text: Section 2013, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 513, as added Pub. L. 100–494, § 6(a), Oct. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 2448; amended Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 403(5), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2876, related to incentives for manufacturing alternative-fuel automobiles. See sections 32901, 32902, 32905, and 32906 of Title 49.
15 U.S.C. § 2041 to 2044 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 2041 to 2044. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section 2041, Pub. L. 102–519, title II, § 201, Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3389, defined terms for purposes of this chapter. See section 30501 of Title 49, Transportation.
text: Section 2042, Pub. L. 102–519, title II, § 202, Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3390, related to National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. See section 30502 of Title 49.
text: Section 2043, Pub. L. 102–519, title II, § 203, Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3391, related to State participation in National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. See section 30503 of Title 49.
text: Section 2044, Pub. L. 102–519, title II, § 204, Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3392, related to reporting requirements for operators of junk and salvage yards and insurance carriers. See sections 30504 and 30505 of Title 49.
15 U.S.C. § 2053a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2053a. Employee training exchanges
(a) In general
The Commission may—
(1) retain or employ officers or employees of foreign government agencies on a temporary basis pursuant to section 2053 of this title or section 3101 or 3109 of title 5; and
(2) detail officers or employees of the Commission to work on a temporary basis for appropriate foreign government agencies for the purpose of providing or receiving training.
(b) Reciprocity and reimbursement
The Commission may execute the authority contained in subsection (a) with or without reimbursement in money or in kind, and with or without reciprocal arrangements by or on behalf of the foreign government agency involved. Any amounts received as reimbursement for expenses incurred by the Commission under this section shall be credited to the appropriations account from which such expenses were paid.
(c) Standards of conduct
An individual retained or employed under subsection (a)(1) shall be considered to be a Federal employee while so retained or employed, only for purposes of—
(1) injury compensation as provided in chapter 81 of title 5 and tort claims liability under chapter 171 of title 28;
(2) the Ethics in Government Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and the provisions of chapter 11 of title 18; and
(3) any other statute or regulation governing the conduct of Federal employees.
(Pub. L. 110–314, title II, § 208, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3046.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Ethics in Government Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), probably means the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95–521, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1824. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 101 of Pub. L. 95–521 in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, and not as part of the Consumer Product Safety Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definition
text: For definition of “Commission” used in this section, see section 2(a) of Pub. L. 110–314, set out as a note under section 2051 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 2057 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2057. Banned hazardous products
Whenever the Commission finds that—
(1) a consumer product is being, or will be, distributed in commerce and such consumer product presents an unreasonable risk of injury; and
(2) no feasible consumer product safety standard under this chapter would adequately protect the public from the unreasonable risk of injury associated with such product,
the Commission may, in accordance with section 2058 of this title, promulgate a rule declaring such product a banned hazardous product.
(Pub. L. 92–573, § 8, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1215; Pub. L. 97–35, title XII, § 1203(c), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 713.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Pub. L. 97–35 substituted “may, in accordance with” for “may propose and, in accordance with”.
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 applicable with respect to regulations under this chapter and chapters 25 and 30 of this title for which notices of proposed rulemaking are issued after Aug. 14, 1981, see section 1215 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 2052 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 2057a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2057a. Banning of butyl nitrite
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, butyl nitrite shall be considered a banned hazardous product under section 2057 of this title.
(b) Lawful purposes
For the purposes of section 2057 of this title, it shall not be unlawful for any person to manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribute in commerce, or import into the United States butyl nitrite for any commercial purpose or any other purpose approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.].
(c) Definitions
For purposes of this section:
(1) The term “butyl nitrite” includes n-butyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite, secondary butyl nitrite, tertiary butyl nitrite, and mixtures containing these chemicals.
(2) The term “commercial purpose” means any commercial purpose other than for the production of consumer products containing butyl nitrite that may be used for inhaling or otherwise introducing butyl nitrite into the human body for euphoric or physical effects.
(d) Effective date
This section shall take effect 90 days after November 18, 1988.
(Pub. L. 100–690, title II, § 2404, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4231.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 25, 1938, ch. 675, 52 Stat. 1040, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 9 (§ 301 et seq.) of Title 21, Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 301 of Title 21 and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and also as part of the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments Act of 1988, and not as part of the Consumer Product Safety Act which comprises this chapter.
15 U.S.C. § 2057b (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2057b. Banning of isopropal nitrite and other nitrites
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, volatile alkyl nitrite shall be considered a banned hazardous product under section 2057 of this title.
(b) Lawful purposes
For the purposes of section 2057 of this title, it shall not be unlawful for any person to manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribute in commerce, or import into the United States volatile alkyl nitrites for any commercial purpose or any other purpose approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.].
(c) “Commercial purpose” defined
For purposes of this section, the term “commercial purpose” means any commercial purpose other than for the production of consumer products containing volatile alkyl nitrites that may be used for inhaling or otherwise introducing volatile alkyl nitrites into the human body for euphoric or physical effects.
(d) Effective date
This section shall take effect 90 days after November 29, 1990.
(Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXII, § 3202, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4917.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 25, 1938, ch. 675, 52 Stat. 1040, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 9 (§ 301 et seq.) of Title 21, Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 301 of Title 21 and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Crime Control Act of 1990, and not as part of the Consumer Product Safety Act which comprises this chapter.
15 U.S.C. § 2059 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2059. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title XII, § 1210, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 721
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–573, § 10, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1217; Pub. L. 94–284, § 10(a), May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 506, related to filing of a petition by an interested person for issuance, amendment, or revocation of a consumer product safety rule.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Aug. 14, 1981, see section 1215 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date of 1981 Amendment note under section 2052 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 2062 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2062. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title XII, § 1211(b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 721
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–573, § 13, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1219, provided that Commission could prescribe procedures to insure that manufacturer of a new consumer product notify Commission of new product prior to its distribution.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Aug. 13, 1981, see section 1215 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date of 1981 Amendment note under section 2052 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 2070 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2070. Criminal penalties
(a) Violation of section 2068 of this title is punishable by—
(1) imprisonment for not more than 5 years for a knowing and willful violation of that section;
(2) a fine determined under section 3571 of title 18; or
(3) both.
(b) Any individual director, officer, or agent of a corporation who knowingly and willfully authorizes, orders, or performs any of the acts or practices constituting in whole or in part a violation of section 2068 of this title shall be subject to penalties under this section without regard to any penalties to which that corporation may be subject under subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
(1) In addition to the penalties provided by subsection (a), the penalty for a criminal violation of this chapter or any other Act enforced by the Commission may include the forfeiture of assets associated with the violation.
(2) In this subsection, the term “criminal violation” means a violation of this chapter or any other Act enforced by the Commission for which the violator is sentenced to pay a fine, be imprisoned, or both.
(Pub. L. 92–573, § 21, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1225; Pub. L. 110–314, title II, § 217(c)(1), (2), (d), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3060.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–314, § 217(c)(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “Any person who knowingly and willfully violates section 2068 of this title after having received notice of noncompliance from the Commission shall be fined not more than $50,000 or be imprisoned not more than one year, or both.”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–314, § 217(c)(2), struck out “, and who has knowledge of notice of noncompliance received by the corporation from the Commission,” after “section 2068 of this title”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–314, § 217(d), added subsec. (c).