Us Code § 6307 - Penalties
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§ 6307. Penalties
(a)
(1)
(2)
(b)
(1)
(2)
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1187.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6307 | 40:193s. | Oct. 24, 1951, ch. 559, §6, 65 Stat. 635. |
In subsection (a)(1), the words "fined under title 18" are substituted for "fined not more than $100" for consistency with chapter 227 of title 18.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "Superior Court of the District of Columbia" are substituted for "Municipal Court for the District of Columbia" [subsequently changed to "District of Columbia Court of General Sessions" because of sections 1 and 7 of the Act of July 8, 1963 (Public Law 88–60, 77 Stat. 77, 78)] because of section 155(a) of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970 (Public Law 91–358, 85 Stat. 570).
In subsection (b)(1), the words "the amount of the fine for the offense may be not more than $5,000" are omitted for consistency with chapter 227 of title 18.
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Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–284, §6(19), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213, renumbered item 6581 as 6501.
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