46 U.S.C. § 51908

Prohibition against unauthorized manufacture, sale, possession, or display of awards

(a) Prohibition.—

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.

(b) Civil Penalty.—

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 .)