Since the Lautenberg Amendment is part of federal law, any charge for violation of the amendment will be a federal offense. Typically, the punishment for federal offenses are more sever than those at the state level. Lautenberg is no different. A violation of the amendment is a felony under federal law, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a $100,000 fine per offense. You are also at risk of prosecution and punishment under State law if such a law exists in the state.