Section 1204. Criminal offenses and penalties [5]
(a) In General. Any person who violates section 1201 or 1202 willfully
and for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain-
(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.
(b) Limitation for Nonprofit Library, Archives, Educational Institution,
or Public Broadcasting Entity. Subsection (a) shall not apply to a
nonprofit library, archives, educational institution, or public
broadcasting entity (as defined under section 118(g)).
(c) Statute of Limitations. No criminal proceeding shall be brought
under this section unless such proceeding is commenced within five years
after the cause of action arose.
Section 1205. Savings clause
Nothing in this chapter abrogates, diminishes, or weakens the provisions
of, nor provides any defense or element of mitigation in a criminal
prosecution or civil action under, any Federal or State law that
prevents the violation of the privacy of an individual in connection
with the individual's use of the Internet.
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