§ 1204. Criminal offenses and penalties
(a)
In General.—
Any person who violates section
1201 or
1202 willfully and for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain—
(1)
shall be fined not more than $500,000 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both, for the first offense; and
(2)
shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both, for any subsequent offense.
(b)
Limitation for Nonprofit Library, Archives, Educational Institution, or Public Broadcasting Entity.—
Subsection (a) shall not apply to a nonprofit library, archives, educational institution, or public broadcasting entity (as defined under section
118
(g).
(c)
Statute of Limitations.—
No criminal proceeding shall be brought under this section unless such proceeding is commenced within 5 years after the cause of action arose.
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