Title 21, Food and DrugsRelease 119-102
§158 Offenses; Punishment
Title 21 › CHAPTER 5 — VIRUSES, SERUMS, TOXINS, ANTITOXINS, AND ANALOGOUS PRODUCTS › § 158
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Violating this chapter is a misdemeanor—punishable by a fine up to $1,000, jail up to one year, or both.
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Title 21, §158
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Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.
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21 U.S.C. § 158
Title 21, Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102