TITLE 17 - CHAPTER 12 - Sec. 1204.

Sec. 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.