Title 21, Food and DrugsRelease 119-102
§855 Alternative Fine
Title 21 › CHAPTER 13 — DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL › SUBCHAPTER I — CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT › Part D — Offenses and Penalties › § 855
Summary
Instead of a normal fine, profit-makers may be fined up to twice the gross proceeds.
Full Legal Text
Title 21, §855
Food and Drugs, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In lieu of a fine otherwise authorized by this part, a defendant who derives profits or other proceeds from an offense may be fined not more than twice the gross profits or other proceeds.
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Citation
21 U.S.C. § 855
Title 21, Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102