HR 7399 · 97th Congress · Health

Federal Anti-Tampering Act

Introduced 1982-12-09· Sponsored by Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.(1982-12-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Anti-Tampering Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to maliciously cause or attempt to cause injury or death to any person, or injury to any business' reputation, by adulterating a food, drug, cosmetic or other product. Provides for a prison term of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $20,000 if personal injury results, or a prison term of up to life if death results. Establishes a separate offense, with similar penalties, for any person who willfully or maliciously conveys false information concerning an attempt at such adulteration, if injury or death results.…

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