Federal · Title 12 — Banks and Banking
12 U.S.C. § 1956: Criminal penalty
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Willfully violating a regulation under this chapter is punishable by a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both.
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Whoever willfully violates any regulation under this chapter shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
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