Federal · Title 31 — Money and Finance

31 U.S.C. § 5366: Criminal penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Violating section 5363 carries a penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or fines. Courts may also permanently prohibit the defendant from placing bets or wagering.

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Any person who violates section 5363 shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. Upon conviction of a person under this section, the court may enter a permanent injunction enjoining such person from placing, receiving, or otherwise making bets or wagers or sending, receiving, or inviting information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers.

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