Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 653


   

U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 653 - Notes
                                   SOURCE
    (June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 728; Pub. L. 103-322, title
    XXXIII, Sec. 330016(1)(H), (2)(G), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147,
    2148; Pub. L. 104-294, title VI, Sec. 606(a), Oct. 11, 1996, 110
    Stat. 3511.)
                       HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES                   
      Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Sec. 173 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch.
    321, Sec. 87, 35 Stat. 1105; May 29, 1920, ch. 214, Sec. 1, 41
    Stat. 654).
      Words "or any department or agency thereof," were inserted after
    "United States" so as to eliminate any possible ambiguity as to
    scope of section. (See definitive section 6 of this title.)
      The smaller punishment for an offense involving $100 or less was
    added. (See reviser's note under sections 641, 645 of this title.)
      Minor changes were made in phraseology.
                   SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS               
      This section is referred to in section 649 of this title.

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