# 46 CFR § 501.104: Penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.104

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 501.104
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER IV—FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL > Subpart C—Official Seal

## 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 CFR § 501.1 § 501.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.2 § 501.2 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.3 § 501.3 The Commission's organizational components and their functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.11 § 501.11 Delegation of authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.12 § 501.12 Delegation to the General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.12.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.13 § 501.13 Delegation to the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.13.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.14 § 501.14 Delegation to and redelegation by the Managing Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.14.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.15 § 501.15 Delegation to the Chief Financial Officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.16 § 501.16 Delegation to and redelegation by the Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.16.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.17 § 501.17 Delegation to and redelegation by the Director, Bureau of Trade Analysis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.17.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.18 § 501.18 Delegation to the Director, Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.18.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.100 § 501.100 Description of official seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.100.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.101 § 501.101 Authority to affix seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.101.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.102 § 501.102 Use of replicas, reproductions, and embossing seals within the agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.102.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.104. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.