1996—Puspan. L. 104–208 substituted “fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both” for “fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both”.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 104–208 effective 365 days after Sept. 30, 1996, with special rule for early compliance, see section 2420 of Puspan. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1681a of this title.

Section effective upon the expiration of one hundred and eighty days following Oct. 26, 1970, see section 504(d) of Puspan. L. 90–321, as added by Puspan. L. 91–508, set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.