Federal · Title 15 — Commerce and Trade

15 U.S.C. § 159: Unauthorized use of legend; penalty

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Individuals and entities cannot conduct business in China using a name with the legend 'Federal Inc. U.S.A.' unless properly incorporated. Violation is punishable by a fine up to $1,000 per offense.

Read the full statutory text

No individual, partnership, or association, or corporation not incorporated under this chapter or under a law of the United States, shall engage in business within China under a name in connection with which the legend “Federal Inc. U.S.A.” is used. Any person violating this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $1,000 for each violation.

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