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17 U.S.C. § 507. — Limitations on actions · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 17/§ 507

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17 U.S.C. § 507.Chapter 5

§ 507

Limitations on actions

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((a)) ** .—** Except as expressly provided otherwise in this title, no criminal proceeding shall be maintained under the provisions of this title unless it is commenced within 5 years after the cause of action arose.

((b)) ** .—** No civil action shall be maintained under the provisions of this title unless it is commenced within three years after the claim accrued.

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