Title 21 — Food and DrugsRelease 119-73not60
§17 Penalty for Sale or Introduction of Falsely Labeled Dairy or Food Products; Venue
Title 21 › Chapter 1— ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED FOODS OR DRUGS › Subchapter II— MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 17
Summary
Violating section 16, directly or through another person, is a misdemeanor with a $500–$2,000 fine and is prosecuted in the federal district where it happened.
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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 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60