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§ 7209. Sanctions
(a) Any person who violates a sexual violence protection order may be guilty of criminal contempt under § 1271A of Title 11.
(b) Any person who swears falsely, as defined by § 1224 of Title 11, in an affidavit or verified pleading under § 7203, § 7204, or § 7205 of this title, a written request to terminate or renew a sexual violence protective order under § 7206 of this title, or in any court hearing under § 7204, § 7205, or § 7206 may be guilty of perjury under § 1221, § 1222, or § 1223 of Title 11.
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