FEDERAL · 15 U.S.C. · Chapter 2D
Penalties
15 U.S.C. § 80b–17
Title15 — Commerce and Trade
Chapter2D — INVESTMENT COMPANIES AND ADVISERS
SubchapterII
Current throughPub. L. 119-99
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15 U.S.C. § 80b–17.
Text
Any person who willfully violates any provision of this subchapter, or any rule, regulation, or order promulgated by the Commission under authority thereof, shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.
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History
(Aug. 22, 1940, ch. 686, title II, §217, 54 Stat. 857; Pub. L. 86–750, §15, Sept. 13, 1960, 74 Stat. 888; Pub. L. 94–29, §27(f), June 4, 1975, 89 Stat. 163.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1975—Pub. L. 94–29 substituted "imprisoned for not more than five years" for "imprisoned for not more than two years".
1960—Pub. L. 86–750 inserted ", or any rule, regulation or order promulgated by the Commission under authority thereof,".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–29 effective June 4, 1975, see section 31(a) of Pub. L. 94–29, set out as a note under section 78b of this title.
Amendments
1975—Pub. L. 94–29 substituted "imprisoned for not more than five years" for "imprisoned for not more than two years".
1960—Pub. L. 86–750 inserted ", or any rule, regulation or order promulgated by the Commission under authority thereof,".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–29 effective June 4, 1975, see section 31(a) of Pub. L. 94–29, set out as a note under section 78b of this title.
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