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Title 21 United States Code (USC)
Controlled Substances Act


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Section 855. Alternative Fine


In lieu of a fine otherwise authorized by this part, a defendant who derives profits or other proceeds from an offense may be fined not more than twice the gross profits or other proceeds.

(Pub. L. 91-513, Title II, Section 415, as added Pub. L. 98-473, Title II, Section 2302, Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2193.)

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