Federal · Title 49 — Transportation

49 U.S.C. § 14909: Disobedience to subpoenas

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Failing to obey a subpoena or official requirement to testify or produce records is punishable by a fine, imprisonment up to one year, or both.

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Whoever does not obey a subpoena or requirement of the Secretary or the Board to appear and testify or produce records shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

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