Federal · Title 7 — Agriculture
7 U.S.C. § 282: Punishment for unlawful importation
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
A person who violates importation laws or regulations may be fined up to $1,000, imprisoned up to one year, or both.
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Any person who violates any provision of section 281 of this title or any regulation issued under it is guilty of an offense against the United States and shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
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