2018 US Code
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
Chapter 1 - Adulterated or Misbranded Foods or Drugs
Subchapter II - Miscellaneous Provisions
Sec. 17 - Penalty for sale or introduction of falsely labeled dairy or food products; venue

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Citation 21 U.S.C. § 17 (2018)
Section Name §17. Penalty for sale or introduction of falsely labeled dairy or food products; venue
Section Text

If any person or persons violate the provisions of section 16 of this title, either in person or through another, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000. The jurisdiction for the prosecution of said misdemeanor shall be within the district of the United States court in which it is committed.

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(July 1, 1902, ch. 1357, §2, 32 Stat. 632.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER 1 - ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED FOODS OR DRUGS
SUBCHAPTER II - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 17 - Penalty for sale or introduction of falsely labeled dairy or food products; venue
Contains section 17
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large References 32 Stat. 632
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