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(a) In general.--Any person who violates section 1201 or 1202 willfully and for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain--
(1) shall be fined not more than $500,000 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both, for the first offense; and
(2) shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both, for any subsequent offense.
(b) Limitation for nonprofit library, archives, educational institution, or public broadcasting entity.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a nonprofit library, archives, educational institution, or public broadcasting entity (as defined under section 118(f)).
(c) Statute of limitations.--No criminal proceeding shall be brought under this section unless such proceeding is commenced within 5 years after the cause of action arose.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 17 U.S.C. § 1204 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 17. Copyrights § 1204. Criminal offenses and penalties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-17-copyrights/17-usc-sect-1204/
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