# 46 C.F.R. § 501.104 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_104

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 501.104 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter IV: FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION / Part 501: THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL / Subpart C: Official Seal / § 501.104: § 501.104   Penalties.

## Text

(a) Falsely making, forging, counterfeiting, mutilating, or altering the seal of the Federal Maritime Commission, or knowingly using or possessing with fraudulent intent an altered seal is punishable under 18 U.S.C. 506.
(b) Any person using the seal in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this subpart is subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1017, which states penalties for the wrongful use of an agency seal, and other provisions of law as applicable.
(c) Any person using the seal in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this part is subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 701, which states the penalties for the wrongful use of badges, identification cards, insignia, and other designs prescribed by an agency.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 501.100 (2026) § 501.100   Description of official seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_100.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 501.101 (2026) § 501.101   Authority to affix seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_101.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 501.102 (2026) § 501.102   Use of replicas, reproductions, and embossing seals within the agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_102.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 501.103 (2026) § 501.103   Use by outside persons or organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_103.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 501.104 (2026) § 501.104   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_104.md)

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