Federal · Title 47 — Telecommunications

47 U.S.C. § 37: Violations; punishment

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person who knowingly commits, instigates, or assists in an act forbidden by section 34 commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $5,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both.

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Whoever knowingly commits, instigates, or assists in any act forbidden by section 34 of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

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