§ 282. — Punishment for unlawful importation.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC282]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 11--HONEYBEES
Sec. 282. Punishment for unlawful importation
Any person who violates any provision of section 281 of this title
or any regulation issued under it is guilty of an offense against the
United States and shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000,
or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(Aug. 31, 1922, ch. 301, Sec. 2, 42 Stat. 834; Pub. L. 94-319, Sec. 2,
June 25, 1976, 90 Stat. 709.)
Amendments
1976--Pub. L. 94-319 inserted reference to regulations, substituted
characterization of violation as offense against the United States for
characterization as a misdemeanor, increased maximum fine to $1,000 from
$500 and struck out provision relating to discretion of the court.
