FEDERAL · 40 U.S.C. · Chapter 63
Penalties
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 40 — Public Buildings, Property, and Works·Ch. 63 — SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, AND JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
(a)In General.—
(2)Procedure.—Prosecution for an offense under this subsection shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, by information by the United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attorney.
(b)Offenses Involving Property Damage Over $100.—
(1)Penalty.—If in the commission of a violation described in subsection (a), property is damaged in an amount exceeding $100, the period of imprisonment for the offense may be not more than five years.
(2)Venue and procedure.—Prosecution of an offense under this subsection shall be in the United States District C
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History
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1187.)
Editorial Notes
In subsection (a)(1), the words "fined under title 18" are substituted for "fined not more than $100" for consistency with chapter 227 of title 18.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "Superior Court of the District of Columbia" are substituted for "Municipal Court for the District of Columbia" [subsequently changed to "District of Columbia Court of General Sessions" because of sections 1 and 7 of the Act of July 8, 1963 (Public Law 88–60, 77 Stat. 77, 78)] because of section 155(a) of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970 (Public Law 91–358, 85 Stat. 570).
In subsection (b)(1), the words "the amount of the fine for the offense may be not more than $5,000" are omitted for consistency with chapter 227 of title 18.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–284, §6(19), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213, renumbered item 6581 as 6501.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "Superior Court of the District of Columbia" are substituted for "Municipal Court for the District of Columbia" [subsequently changed to "District of Columbia Court of General Sessions" because of sections 1 and 7 of the Act of July 8, 1963 (Public Law 88–60, 77 Stat. 77, 78)] because of section 155(a) of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970 (Public Law 91–358, 85 Stat. 570).
In subsection (b)(1), the words "the amount of the fine for the offense may be not more than $5,000" are omitted for consistency with chapter 227 of title 18.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–284, §6(19), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213, renumbered item 6581 as 6501.