punishable

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In practice, that's not possible and supplying them is likely to break the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, punishable by a fine or prison sentence.

From BBC

Prosecutors charged Banvait with negligent homicide, a misdemeanor punishable in Ohio by a maximum of six months in jail.

From The Wall Street Journal

Florida’s law makes it a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It perhaps is punishable by law," she added later.

From BBC

“That is a very, very dangerous message and it is perhaps punishable by law,” Leavitt said.

From Los Angeles Times