2015 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse (Sections 1 - 9141)
Chapter 92 - Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment (Sections 8501 - 8551)
Subchapter I - Sanctions (Sections 8511 - 8519)
Sec. 8514b - Imposition of sanctions with respect to persons who engage in censorship or other related activities against citizens of Iran

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 92 - COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT
SUBCHAPTER I - SANCTIONS
Sec. 8514b - Imposition of sanctions with respect to persons who engage in censorship or other related activities against citizens of Iran
Containssection 8514b
Date2015
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 3, 2016
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 111-195, title I, §105B, as added Pub. L. 112-158, title IV, §403(b), Aug. 10, 2012, 126 Stat. 1254.
Statutes at Large Reference126 Stat. 1254
Public and Private LawPublic Law 111-195, Public Law 112-158

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22 U.S.C. § 8514b (2015)
§8514b. Imposition of sanctions with respect to persons who engage in censorship or other related activities against citizens of Iran(a) In general

The President shall impose sanctions described in section 8514(c) of this title with respect to each person on the list required by subsection (b).

(b) List of persons who engage in censorship(1) In general

Not later than 90 days after August 10, 2012, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of persons that the President determines have, on or after June 12, 2009, engaged in censorship or other activities with respect to Iran that—

(A) prohibit, limit, or penalize the exercise of freedom of expression or assembly by citizens of Iran; or

(B) limit access to print or broadcast media, including the facilitation or support of intentional frequency manipulation by the Government of Iran or an entity owned or controlled by that Government that would jam or restrict an international signal.

(2) Updates of list

The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated list under paragraph (1)—

(A) each time the President is required to submit an updated list to those committees under section 8514(b)(2)(A) of this title; and

(B) as new information becomes available.

(3) Form of report; public availability(A) Form

The list required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.

(B) Public availability

The unclassified portion of the list required by paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public and posted on the websites of the Department of the Treasury and the Department of State.

(Pub. L. 111–195, title I, §105B, as added Pub. L. 112–158, title IV, §403(b), Aug. 10, 2012, 126 Stat. 1254.)

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