Except as authorized by this chapter or the Secretary of Transportation, a person may not manufacture, sell, possess, or display a decoration or medal provided for in this chapter.
A person violating this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $2,000.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1585; Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXV, § 3510(b), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2520; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3526(e), (g), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 602.)