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• The charge against Massey is a Class C felony in Washington state, which is punishable by up to five years in jail after a conviction.

  Ex-Disney star charged with sending pornographic material to 13-year-old on Snapchat | Max Hauptman | July 1, 2021 | Washington Post

• Violations of the city’s campaign finance rules are punishable as a misdemeanor.

  Chula Vista Politicians Routinely Blow Past Campaign Debt Limits | Jesse Marx | June 2, 2021 | Voice of San Diego

• The ordinance makes public nudity a municipal infraction punishable by a fine of $1,000 and enforceable by the local beach patrol.

  Ocean City’s ban on bare-chested women at the beach is back in court | Ann Marimow | May 5, 2021 | Washington Post

• Sundog’s attorney has advised him to state that chucking trash in Lake Powell, part of the national park system, is a crime punishable by up to six months in jail and up to $5,000 in fines.

  “Can I Throw Trash into Lake Powell?” | Sundog | May 4, 2021 | Outside Online

• Last year, Chile’s Parliament adopted a “neuro-rights” bill to ensure data of citizens collected through neurotech gets the same status as donated organs — misusing it or trafficking in it is punishable by law.

  Matrix 2021: Is Neurotech ‘the One’ That’ll Save Us? | Sean Culligan | April 4, 2021 | Ozy