Historical and Revision Notes

Based on section 531 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Judicial Code and Judiciary (Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 777, 50 Stat. 810).

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

1994—Puspan. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $10,000” in last par.