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Sec. 18 · S. 1294

Increased penalties for knowing transfer of firearm without conducting a background check

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Section 922(t)(5) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: in the case of the first violation and, in the case of a subsequent violation, shall immediately suspend or revoke any license issued to the licensee under section 923 and impose on the licensee a civil fine equal to $20,000.

Sec. 18: Increased penalties for knowing transfer of firearm without conducting a background check · Public Law Tracker