2015 US Code
Title 2 - The Congress (Sections 1 - 6654)
Chapter 5 - Library of Congress (Sections 131 - 185)
Sec. 179r - Remedies

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 2 - THE CONGRESS
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 2 - THE CONGRESS
CHAPTER 5 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Sec. 179r - Remedies
Containssection 179r
Date2015
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 3, 2016
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 104-285, title I, §108, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3381.
Statutes at Large Reference110 Stat. 3381
Public and Private LawPublic Law 104-285

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2 U.S.C. § 179r (2015)
§179r. Remedies(a) Jurisdiction

The several district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to prevent and restrain violations of section 179q(a) of this title.

(b) Relief(1) Removal of seal

Except as provided in paragraph (2), relief for violation of section 179q(a) of this title shall be limited to the removal of the seal of the National Film Registry from the film involved in the violation.

(2) Fine and injunctive relief

In the case of a pattern or practice of the willful violation of section 179q(a) of this title, the United States district courts may order a civil fine of not more than $10,000 and appropriate injunctive relief.

(Pub. L. 104–285, title I, §108, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3381.)

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