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title: "19 U.S.C. § 81s"
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# 19 U.S.C. § 81s - Offenses

## Text

In case of a violation of this chapter, or any regulation under this chapter, by the grantee, any officer, agent or employee thereof responsible for or permitting any such violation shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. Each day during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(June 18, 1934, ch. 590, § 19, 48 Stat. 1003.)