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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Trade Act of 1974 · Sec. 259

Sec. 259. PENALTIES

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## SEC. 259 PENALTIES Whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, or whoever willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of influencing in any way a determination under this chapter, or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or anything of value under this chapter, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. **[**[19 U.S.C. 2349](/us/usc/t19/s2349)**]**
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