Federal · Title 16 — Conservation

16 U.S.C. § 354: Offenses; punishment

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person guilty of violating provisions of this subchapter commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500, imprisonment up to six months, or both, plus court costs.

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Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be subjected to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both, and be adjudged to pay all costs of the proceedings.

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