Appendix 2. Sherman Act

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APPENDIX 2

SHERMAN ACT

Section 1. Trusts, Etc., in Restraint of Trade Illegal; Penalty

Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or

conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States,

or with foreign nations, is declared to be illegal. Every person who shall

make any contract or engage in any combination or conspiracy hereby

declared to be illegal shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and, on

conviction thereof, shall be punished by fine not exceeding $100,000,000

if a corporation, or, if any other person, $1,000,000, or by imprisonment

not exceeding 10 years, or by both said punishments, in the discretion of

the court. [15 U.S.C. § 1]

Section 2. Monopolizing Trade a Felony; Penalty

Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or

combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any

part of the trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign

nations, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and, on conviction thereof,

shall be punished by fine not exceeding $100,000,000 if a corporation,

or, if any other person, $1,000,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding 10

years, or by both said punishments, in the discretion of the court. [15

U.S.C. § 2]