An act to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit certain tampering with consumer products, and for other purposes.

Summary

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, fear of injury or death results, or if a governmental or commercial recall occurs.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 14 October 1983

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 29 September 1983

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 9 May 1983

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 2 May 1983

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 January 1983

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