Title 21 — Food and DrugsRelease 119-73
§17 Penalty for sale or introduction of falsely labeled dairy or food products; venue
Title 21 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED FOODS OR DRUGS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 17
Summary
If someone violates the earlier part of this law, either directly or using another person, they commit a misdemeanor and must pay a fine of at least $500 and no more than $2,000. The case must be brought in the United States federal district court for the district where the offense happened.
Full Legal Text
Title 21, §17
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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.
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21 U.S.C. § 17
Title 21 — Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73