Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§159 Unauthorized use of legend; penalty
Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 4— - CHINA TRADE › § 159
Summary
People, partnerships, associations, or corporations that were not incorporated under this law or any United States law cannot do business in China using the name "Federal Inc. U.S.A." If someone breaks this rule and is convicted, they can be fined up to $1,000 for each violation.
Full Legal Text
Title 15, §159
Commerce and Trade — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
No individual, partnership, or association, or corporation not incorporated under this chapter or under a law of the United States, shall engage in business within China under a name in connection with which the legend “Federal Inc. U.S.A.” is used. Any person violating this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $1,000 for each violation.
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Citation
15 U.S.C. § 159
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73