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§179r Remedies
Title 2 › Chapter 5— LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › § 179r
Summary
Federal district courts may stop violations of section 179q(a) for good reason. Usual remedy is removing the National Film Registry seal from the film. For a willful pattern, courts may fine up to $10,000 and order the violator to stop.
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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
Title 2 — The Congress
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
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