Federal · Title 15 — Commerce and Trade

15 U.S.C. § 1242: Introduction, manufacture for introduction, transportation or distribution in interstate commerce; penalty

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to knowingly introduce, manufacture, transport, or distribute switchblade knives in interstate commerce. Violation carries a fine up to $2,000 and/or imprisonment up to five years.

Read the full statutory text

Whoever knowingly introduces, or manufactures for introduction, into interstate commerce, or transports or distributes in interstate commerce, any switchblade knife, shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

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