TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART I - CRIMES
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
HEAD
Sec. 19. Petty offense defined
STATUTE
As used in this title, the term "petty offense" means a Class B
misdemeanor, a Class C misdemeanor, or an infraction, for which the
maximum fine is no greater than the amount set forth for such an
offense in section 3571(b)(6) or (7) in the case of an individual
or section 3571(c)(6) or (7) in the case of an organization.
SOURCE
(Added Pub. L. 100-185, Sec. 4(a), Dec. 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 1279;
amended Pub. L. 100-690, title VII, Sec. 7089(a), Nov. 18, 1988,
102 Stat. 4409.)
AMENDMENTS
1988 - Pub. L. 100-690 inserted ", for which the maximum fine is
no greater than the amount set forth for such an offense in section
3571(b)(6) or (7) in the case of an individual or section
3571(c)(6) or (7) in the case of an organization" after
"infraction".
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