Us Code § 32309 - Civil penalty for labeling violations
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§ 32309. Civil penalty for labeling violations
(a)
(b)
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1042; Pub. L. 103–429, §6(31), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4380.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 32309(a) | (no source). | |
| 32309(b) | 15:1950(e). | Oct. 20, 1972, Pub. L. 92–513, 86 Stat. 947, §210(e); added Oct. 6, 1992, Pub. L. 102–388, §355, 106 Stat. 1557. |
Subsection (a) is added to ensure that the definitions in 15:1950(f), restated in section 32304 of the revised title, apply to the source provision restated in this section.
In subsection (b), the words "Each failure to attach or maintain that label" are substituted for "Such failure" for clarity.
Pub. L. 103–429
This amends the catchline for 49:32309 to correct an error in the codification enacted by section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994 (Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 1042).
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–429 substituted "Civil" for "Criminal" in section catchline.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–429 effective July 5, 1994, see section 9 of Pub. L. 103–429, set out as a note under section 321 of this title.
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