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§179r Remedies

Title 2 › Chapter CHAPTER 5— - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › § 179r

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Federal district courts can stop violations involving the National Film Registry seal; normally they may only order the seal removed, but for repeated willful violations they may fine up to $10,000 and issue other orders.

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Title 2, §179r

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(a)The several district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to prevent and restrain violations of section 179q(a) of this title.
(b)(1)Except as provided in paragraph (2), relief for violation of section 179q(a) of this title shall be limited to the removal of the seal of the National Film Registry from the film involved in the violation.
(2)In the case of a pattern or practice of the willful violation of section 179q(a) of this title, the United States district courts may order a civil fine of not more than $10,000 and appropriate injunctive relief.

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2 U.S.C. § 179r

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Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73