Federal · Title 21 — Food and Drugs

21 U.S.C. § 1906: Enforcement

Felony

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This statute establishes criminal penalties for violations, including imprisonment up to 30 years and fines up to $5 million for officers, directors, or agents who knowingly participate. It also provides civil penalties up to $1 million.

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imprisoned for not more than 10 years, fined in the amount provided in title 18 or, in the case of an entity, fined not more than $10,000,000, Any officer, director, or agent of any entity who knowingly participates in a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be imprisoned for not more than 30 years, fined not more than $5,000,000, or both. A civil penalty not to exceed $1,000,000 may be imposed by the Secretary of the Treasury on any person who violates any license, order, rule, or regulation issued in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Any penalty imposed under subsection (b) shall be subject to judicial review only to the extent provided in section 702 of title 5 .

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