19 U.S.C. § 2349

Section 2349 · Penalties

Current version, with additions and removals from the February 17, 2009 version.

Current — June 29, 2015

As of February 17, 2009

Any person who—

~~(1)~~ makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, or willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of influencing in any way a determination under this part, or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or anything of value under this part, or

Whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, or whoever willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of influencing in any way a determination under this part, or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or anything of value under this part, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.

(2) makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, when providing information to the Secretary during an investigation of a petition under this part,

shall be imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or fined under title 18, or both.

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Jun 29, 2015 – presentcurrentviewing
Annual edition
Pub. L. 114–27, §§ 402(b), (c), 406, temporarily revived the provisions of this section, as in effect on Dec. 31, 2013. See Codification note above and 2011 Amendment and Effective and Termination Dates of 2015 Revival notes below.
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Pub. L. 114–27, title IV, § 402(b), (c), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 374.
Oct 21, 2011 – Jun 29, 2015
Amended · full text not held
Pub. L. 112–40, §§ 201(b), (c), 233, temporarily revived the provisions of this section, as in effect on Feb. 12, 2011. See Codification note above and 2009 Amendment and Effective and Termination Dates of 2011 Revival notes below.
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Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(b), (c), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403
Feb 17, 2009 – Oct 21, 2011
Annual edition
Pub. L. 111–5, §§ 1865, 1893, temporarily amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, or whoever willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of influencing in any way a determination under this part, or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or anything of value under this part, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.” See Codification note above and Effective and Termination Dates of 2009 Amendment note below.
▸ what changed changes vs current →
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temporarily renumbered § 257 and amended Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, §§ 1864(a)(2), 1865, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 397, 399
Jan 3, 1975 – Feb 17, 2009
Annual edition
changes vs current →
Source credit
Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 259, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2034

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