36 CFR § 1251.22 - Are there any penalties for providing records or testimony in violation of this part?

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title: "36 CFR § 1251.22 - Are there any penalties for providing records or testimony in violation of this part?"
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title_name: "Parks, Forests, and Public Property"
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section_name: "Are there any penalties for providing records or testimony in violation of this part?"
chapter_name: "NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION"
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subchapter_name: "PUBLIC AVAILABILITY AND USE"
part_number: "1251"
part_name: "TESTIMONY BY NARA EMPLOYEES RELATING TO AGENCY INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS"
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# 1251.22 Are there any penalties for providing records or testimony in violation of this part?

(a) An employee who discloses official records or information or gives testimony relating to official information, except as expressly authorized by NARA or as ordered by a Federal court after NARA has had the opportunity to be heard, may face the penalties provided in 18 U.S.C. 641 and other applicable laws. Additionally, former NARA employees are subject to the restrictions and penalties of 18 U.S.C. 207 and 216.

(b) A current NARA employee who testifies or produces official records and information in violation of this part is subject to disciplinary action.