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If any person or persons violate the provisions of section 16 of this title, either in person or through another, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000. The jurisdiction for the prosecution of said misdemeanor shall be within the district of the United States court in which it is committed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 21 U.S.C. § 17 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 21. Food and Drugs § 17. Penalty for sale or introduction of falsely labeled dairy or food products; venue - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-21-food-and-drugs/21-usc-sect-17/
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