Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms |
Chapter I - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury |
SubChapter M - Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Excise Taxes |
Part 296 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CIGARETTE PAPERS AND TUBES |
Subpart F - Distribution of Cigarettes |
Penalties and Forfeitures |
§ 296.154 - Penalties.
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(a) Any person who knowingly ships, transports, receives, possesses, sells, distributes, or purchases contraband cigarettes shall be fined not more than $100,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
(b) Any person who knowingly violates any regulation contained in this subpart or makes any false statement or misrepresentation with respect to the information required to be recorded by this subpart shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.