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§ 2349. 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, or willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of influencing in any way a determination under this part, or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or anything of value under this part, 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 this part, shall be imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or fined under title 18, or both.
Prospective Amendment
For reversion, beginning on
Codification
Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5, which provided for
Prior Provisions
A prior section 257 of Pub. L. 93–618 was classified to section 2347 of this title, prior to being temporarily repealed by Pub. L. 111–5 and Pub. L. 112–40.
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, §§ 1865, 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, or whoever willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of influencing in any way a determination under this part, or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or anything of value under this part, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than 2 years, 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
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–5 effective upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on
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
Except as otherwise provided, technical assistance and grants may not be provided under this section after