2 USC 1606 - Penalties

U.S Code last checked for updates: Oct 17, 2024

§ 1606.

Penalties

(a)

Civil penalty

Whoever knowingly fails to—

(1)

remedy a defective filing within 60 days after notice of such a defect by the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives; or

(2)

comply with any other provision of this chapter;

shall, upon proof of such knowing violation by a preponderance of the evidence, be subject to a civil fine of not more than $200,000, depending on the extent and gravity of the violation.

(b)

Criminal penalty

(Pub. L. 104–65, § 7, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 699; Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 211(a), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 749.)

cite as: 2 USC 1606