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18 U.S.C. § 3571 — Sentence of fine
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**(a) In General.—** A defendant who has been found guilty of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine.
**(b) Fines for Individuals.—** Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, an individual who has been found guilty of an offense may be fined not more than the greatest of—
(1) the amount specified in the law setting forth the offense;
(2) the applicable amount under subsection (d) of this section;
(3) for a felony, not more than $250,000;
(4) for a misdemeanor resulting in death, not more than $250,000;
(5) for a Class A misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than $100,000;
(6) for a Class B or C misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than $5,000; or
(7) for an infraction, not more than $5,000.
**(c) Fines for Organizations.—** Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, an organization that has been found guilty of an offense may be fined not more than the greatest of—
(1) the amount specified in the law setting forth the offense;
(2) the applicable amount under subsection (d) of this section;
(3) for a felony, not more than $500,000;
(4) for a misdemeanor resulting in death, not more than $500,000;
(5) for a Class A misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than $200,000;
(6) for a Class B or C misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than $10,000; and
(7) for an infraction, not more than $10,000.
**(d) Alternative Fine Based on Gain or Loss.—** If any person derives pecuniary gain from the offense, or if the offense results in pecuniary loss to a person other than the defendant, the defendant may be fined not more than the greater of twice the gross gain or twice the gross loss, unless imposition of a fine under this subsection would unduly complicate or prolong the sentencing pr
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**(a) In General.—** A defendant who has been found guilty of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine.
**(b) Fines for Individuals.—** Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, an individual who has been found guilty of an offense may be fined not more than the greatest of—
(1) the amount specified in the law setting forth the offense;
(2) the applicable amount under subsection (d) of this section;
(3) for a felony, not more than $250,000;
(4) for a misdemeanor resulting in death, not more than $250,000;
(5) for a Class A misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than $100,000;
(6) for a Class B or C misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than $5,000; or
(7) for an infraction, not more than $5,000.
**(c) Fines for Organizations.—** Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, an organization that has been found guilty of an offense may be fined not more than the greatest of—
(1) the amount specified in the law setting forth the offense;
(2) the applicable amount under subsection (d) of this section;
(3) for a felony, not more than $500,000;
(4) for a misdemeanor resulting in death, not more than $500,000;
(5) for a Class A misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than $200,000;
(6) for a Class B or C misdemeanor that does not result in death, not more than $10,000; and
(7) for an infraction, not more than $10,000.
**(d) Alternative Fine Based on Gain or Loss.—** If any person derives pecuniary gain from the offense, or if the offense results in pecuniary loss to a person other than the defendant, the defendant may be fined not more than the greater of twice the gross gain or twice the gross loss, unless imposition of a fine under this subsection would unduly complicate or prolong the sentencing process.
**(e) Special Rule for Lower Fine Specified in Substantive Provision.—** If a law setting forth an offense specifies no fine or a fine that is lower than the fine otherwise applicable under this section and such law, by specific reference, exempts the offense from the applicability of the fine otherwise applicable under this section, the defendant may not be fined more than the amount specified in the law setting forth the offense.
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**(a) In General.—** Except as otherwise specifically provided, a defendant who has been found guilty of an offense described in any Federal statute, including sections 13 and 1153 of this title, other than an Act of Congress applicable exclusively in the District of Columbia or the Uniform Code of Military Justice, shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of this chapter so as to achieve the purposes set forth in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 3553(a)(2) to the extent that they are applicable in light of all the circumstances of the case.
**(b) Individuals.—** An individual found guilty of an offense shall be sentenced, in accordance with the provisions of section 3553, to—
(1) a term of probation as authorized by subchapter B;
(2) a fine as authorized by subchapter C; or
(3) a term of imprisonment as authorized by subchapter D.
A sentence to pay a fine may be imposed in addition to any other sentence. A sanction authorized by section 3554, 3555, or 3556 may be imposed in addition to the sentence required by this subsection.
**(c) Organizations.—** An organization found guilty of an offense shall be sentenced, in accordance with the provisions of section 3553, to—
(1) a term of probation as authorized by subchapter B; or
(2) a fine as authorized by subchapter C.
A sentence to pay a fine may be imposed in addition to a sentence to probation. A sanction authorized by section 3554, 3555, or 3556 may be imposed in addition to the sentence required by this subsection.
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Whoever, being subject to an order in effect under [section 4636a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section4636a&num=0&edition=prelim), without the prior written approval of the Director, knowingly participates, directly or indirectly, in any manner (including by engaging in an activity specifically prohibited in such an order) in the conduct of the affairs of any regulated entity shall, notwithstanding [section 3571 of title 18](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section3571&num=0&edition=prelim), be fined not more than $1,000,000, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.
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**(a) Criminal Penalties.—**
(1) **Failure to file; submission of false or misleading information.—** — Any person who knowingly fails to file or knowingly submits false or misleading export information through the Shippers Export Declaration (SED) (or any successor document) or the Automated Export System (AES) shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 per violation or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.
(2) **Furtherance of illegal activities.—** — Any person who knowingly reports any information on or uses the SED or the AES to further any illegal activity shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 per violation or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.
(3) **Forfeiture penalties.—** — Any person who is convicted under this subsection shall, in addition to any other penalty, be subject to forfeiting to the United States—
(A) any of that person’s interest in, security of, claim against, or property or contractual rights of any kind in the goods or tangible items that were the subject of the violation;
(B) any of that person’s interest in, security of, claim against, or property or contractual rights of any kind in tangible property that was used in the export or attempt to export that was the subject of the violation; and
(C) any of that person’s property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the violation.
**(b) Civil Penalties.—** The Secretary (and officers of the Department of Commerce specifically designated by the Secretary) may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation on any person violating the provisions of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued thereunder, except as provided in section 304. Such penalty may be in addition to
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Violation of section 1192 or 1197(b) of this title, or failure to comply with [section 1202(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1202/c&num=0&edition=prelim), is punishable by—
(1) imprisonment for not more than 5 years for a knowing and willful violation of that section;
(2) a fine determined under [section 3571 of title 18](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section3571&num=0&edition=prelim); or
(3) both.
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**(a) Criminal penalties** Any person who violates any of the provisions of [section 1263 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1263&num=0&edition=prelim) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not more than $500 or to imprisonment for not more than ninety days, or both; but for offenses committed with intent to defraud or mislead, or for second and subsequent offenses, the penalty shall be imprisonment for not more than 5 years, a fine determined under [section 3571 of title 18](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section3571&num=0&edition=prelim), or both.
**(b) Exceptions** No person shall be subject to the penalties of subsection (a) of this section, (1) for having violated [section 1263(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1263/c&num=0&edition=prelim), if the receipt, delivery, or proffered delivery of the hazardous substance was made in good faith, unless he refuses to furnish on request of an officer or employee duly designated by the Commission, the name and address of the person from whom he purchased or received such hazardous substance, and copies of all documents, if any there be, pertaining to the delivery of the hazardous substance to him; or (2) for having violated [section 1263(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1263/a&num=0&edition=prelim), if he established a guarantee or undertaking signed by, and containing the name and address of, the person residing in the United States from whom he received in good faith the hazardous substance, to the effect that the hazardous substance is not a misbranded hazardou
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**(a)** Violation of [section 2068 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section2068&num=0&edition=prelim) is punishable by—
(1) imprisonment for not more than 5 years for a knowing and willful violation of that section;
(2) a fine determined under [section 3571 of title 18](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section3571&num=0&edition=prelim); or
(3) both.
**(b)** Any individual director, officer, or agent of a corporation who knowingly and willfully authorizes, orders, or performs any of the acts or practices constituting in whole or in part a violation of [section 2068 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section2068&num=0&edition=prelim) shall be subject to penalties under this section without regard to any penalties to which that corporation may be subject under subsection (a).
**(c)**
(1) In addition to the penalties provided by subsection (a), the penalty for a criminal violation of this chapter or any other Act enforced by the Commission may include the forfeiture of assets associated with the violation.
(2) In this subsection, the term “criminal violation” means a violation of this chapter or any other Act enforced by the Commission for which the violator is sentenced to pay a fine, be imprisoned, or both.
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**(a) In general** Whoever knowingly and intentionally violates, or knowingly and intentionally attempts to violate, [section 6821 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section6821&num=0&edition=prelim) shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.
**(b) Enhanced penalty for aggravated cases** Whoever violates, or attempts to violate, [section 6821 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section6821&num=0&edition=prelim) while violating another law of the United States or as part of a pattern of any illegal activity involving more than $100,000 in a 12-month period shall be fined twice the amount provided in subsection (b)(3) or (c)(3) (as the case may be) of [section 3571 of title 18](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section3571&num=0&edition=prelim), imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.
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**(a) Criminal Violation.—** Whoever, in interstate or foreign commerce, knowingly and intentionally obtains, or attempts to obtain, confidential phone records information of a covered entity, by—
(1) making false or fraudulent statements or representations to an employee of a covered entity;
(2) making such false or fraudulent statements or representations to a customer of a covered entity;
(3) providing a document to a covered entity knowing that such document is false or fraudulent; or
(4) accessing customer accounts of a covered entity via the Internet, or by means of conduct that violates [section 1030 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section1030&num=0&edition=prelim), without prior authorization from the customer to whom such confidential phone records information relates;
shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.
**(b) Prohibition on Sale or Transfer of Confidential Phone Records Information.—**
(1) Except as otherwise permitted by applicable law, whoever, in interstate or foreign commerce, knowingly and intentionally sells or transfers, or attempts to sell or transfer, confidential phone records information of a covered entity, without prior authorization from the customer to whom such confidential phone records information relates, or knowing or having reason to know such information was obtained fraudulently, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
(2) For purposes of this subsection, the exceptions specified in section 222(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall apply for the use of confidential phone records information by any covered entity, as defined in subsection (h).
**(c) Prohibition on Purchase or Receipt of Confide
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**(a) Prohibited Activity.—** It shall be unlawful, within the jurisdiction of the United States, without authorization to willfully go upon any property—
(1) with intent to gather intelligence or information to the detriment of the United States; and
(2) while knowing that such property is—
(A) under the jurisdiction of an element of the intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ([50 U.S.C. 3003(4)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section3003/4&num=0&edition=prelim)); and
(B) closed or restricted.
**(b) Penalties.—** Any person who violates subsection (a) shall—
(1) in the case of the first offense, be fined under [section 3571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section3571&num=0&edition=prelim), imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both;
(2) in the case of a second offense after a prior conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both; and
(3) in the case of a third or subsequent offense after a prior conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
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**(a) In general** All collection, maintenance, use, and wide dissemination of data by the Institute, including each office, board, committee, and center of the Institute, shall conform with the requirements of [section 552a of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section552a&num=0&edition=prelim), the confidentiality standards of subsection (c) of this section, and sections 1232g and 1232h of this title.
**(b) Student information** The Director shall ensure that all individually identifiable information about students, their academic achievements, their families, and information with respect to individual schools, shall remain confidential in accordance with [section 552a of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section552a&num=0&edition=prelim), the confidentiality standards of subsection (c) of this section, and sections 1232g and 1232h of this title.
**(c) Confidentiality standards**
(1) **In general**
(A) The Director shall develop and enforce standards designed to protect the confidentiality of persons in the collection, reporting, and publication of data under this subchapter.
(B) This section shall not be construed to protect the confidentiality of information about institutions, organizations, and agencies that receive grants from, or have contracts or cooperative agreements with, the Federal Government.
(2) **Prohibition** — No person may—
(A) use any individually identifiable information furnished under this subchapter for any purpose other than a research, statistics, or evaluation purpose under this subchapter;
(B) make any publication whereby the data furnished by any particular person under this subchapter can be identified; or
(C) permit anyone other than th
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