7-U.S.C.-282
§282 – Punishment For Unlawful Importation
Pathway
Title 7 > Chapter 11 > Section 282
Details
- Reference: Section 282
- Legend: §282 – Punishment For Unlawful Importation
- USCode Year: 2013
Provision Content
Any person who violates any provision of section 281 of this title or any regulation issued under it is guilty of an offense against the United States and shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(Aug. 31, 1922, ch. 301, §2, 42 Stat. 834; Pub. L. 94–319, §2, June 25, 1976, 90 Stat. 709.)
Amendments
1976—Pub. L. 94–319 inserted reference to regulations, substituted characterization of violation as offense against the United States for characterization as a misdemeanor, increased maximum fine to $1,000 from $500 and struck out provision relating to discretion of the court.
U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage
7-U.S.C.-8305 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Agriculture
In this entry about 7-U.S.C.-8305, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to agriculture in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States agriculture-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.
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