Federal · Title 31 — Money and Finance
31 U.S.C. § 5322: Criminal penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Federal law penalizes willful violations of banking regulations with fines up to $250,000–$500,000 and imprisonment up to 5–10 years, depending on circumstances. Enhanced penalties apply when violations involve other federal crimes or $100,000+ in illegal activity over 12 months.
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