Title 21, Food and DrugsRelease 119-102

§212 Offenses; Punishment; Duty to Enforce Provisions

Title 21 › CHAPTER 7 — PRACTICE OF PHARMACY AND SALE OF POISONS IN CONSULAR DISTRICTS IN CHINA › § 212

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Makes it a misdemeanor for anyone owing permanent allegiance to the United States who violates this chapter, punishable by a $50–$100 fine, 1–60 days' jail, or both. Each week or part of a week it continues is a separate offense, and U.S. consular and judicial officers in China must enforce it.

Full Legal Text

Title 21, §212

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Any person, firm, or corporation, whose permanent allegiance is due to the United States, violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $100 or by imprisonment for not less than one month and not more than sixty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court, and if the offense be continuing in its character, each week or part of a week during which it continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. And it shall be the duty of the consular and judicial officers of the United States in China to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

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21 U.S.C. § 212

Title 21, Food and Drugs

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102