(IANAL but I've been involved in some legislative drafting) The vagueness is definitely a problem but all one needs to do is look at the split between the use o

(IANAL but I've been involved in some legislative drafting) The vagueness is definitely a problem but all one needs to do is look at the split between the use of "entity" [1] and "person". The regulations are meant to apply to "entities" which doesn't include natural people - only firms, trusts, governments, etc. The criminal penalties apply to natural persons who act to violate the regulations on behalf of the entities. [1] https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/686/text#idd80776fd03034a04951beb7c5f6907c6 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/686...