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United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
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Title 19. CUSTOMS DUTIES |
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Chapter 12. TRADE ACT OF 1974 |
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SubChapter II. RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION |
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Part 2. Adjustment Assistance for Workers |
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SubPart c. general provisions |
§ 2316. Penalties
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Any person who— (1) makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, for the purpose of obtaining or increasing for that person or for any other person any payment authorized to be furnished under this part or pursuant to an agreement under section 2311 of this title, or (2) makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, when providing information to the Secretary during an investigation of a petition under section 2271 of this title, shall be imprisoned for not more than one year, or fined under title 18, or both.
Prospective Amendment
For reversion, beginning on
Codification
Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5, which provided for
Amendments
2011—Pub. L. 112–40, §§ 201(b), (c), 233, temporarily revived the provisions of this section, as in effect on
2009—Pub. L. 111–5, §§ 1801(d), 1893, temporarily amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, for the purpose of obtaining or increasing for himself or for any other person any payment authorized to be furnished under this part or pursuant to an agreement under section 2311 of this title shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.” See Codification note above and Effective and Termination Dates of 2009 Amendment note below.
Miscellaneous
For temporary revival and applicability of provisions as in effect on
Effective Date Of Amendment
Except as otherwise provided and subject to certain applicability provisions, amendment by Pub. L. 111–5 effective upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on
Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5, which provided that, except as otherwise provided, amendment by Pub. L. 111–5 not applicable on or after
Termination Date
No trade adjustment assistance, vouchers, allowances, or other payments or benefits may be provided under this section after