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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 1— GENERAL PROVISIONS · § 19

§ 19. Petty offense defined

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As used in this title, the term “petty offense” means a Class B misdemeanor, a Class C misdemeanor, or an infraction, for which the maximum fine is no greater than the amount set forth for such an offense in section 3571(b)(6) or
(7)in the case of an individual or section 3571(c)(6) or
(7)in the case of an organization.
(Added Pub. L. 100–185, § 4(a), Dec. 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 1279; amended Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7089(a), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4409.)
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  • Pub. L. 100–185, § 4(a)
  • 101 Stat. 1279
  • Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7089(a)
  • 102 Stat. 4409
  • Pub. L. 100–690
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–185, § 4(a)
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