21 U.S.C. § 855
Alternative fine
United States · Title 21 — FOOD AND DRUGS · Status: effective
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In lieu of a fine otherwise authorized by this part, a defendant who derives profits or other proceeds from an offense may be fined not more than twice the gross profits or other proceeds.
Legislative history
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- A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally