2009 FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES MANUAL

CHAPTER 2 - PART N - OFFENSES INVOLVING FOOD, DRUGS, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND ODOMETER LAWS

1.      TAMPERING WITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS

§2N1.3.      Tampering With Intent to Injure Business

                   (a)       Base Offense Level: 12

Commentary

Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 1365(b).

Application Note:

1.      If death or bodily injury, extreme psychological injury, or substantial property damage or monetary loss resulted, an upward departure may be warranted. See Chapter Five, Part K (Departures).

Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987.