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(a) In General. - Any person who violates section 1201 or 1202 willfully and for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain -
(b) Limitation for Nonprofit Library, Archives, Educational Institution, or Public Broadcasting Entity. -
(c) Statute of Limitations. -
US Code Title 17 Chapter 12
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Sec. 1204. - Criminal offenses and penalties
   
(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.
   
Subsection (a) shall not apply to a nonprofit library, archives, educational institution, or public broadcasting entity (as defined under section 118(g).
   
No criminal proceeding shall be brought under this section unless such proceeding is commenced within 5 years after the cause of action arose.
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