Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 962


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 962. Arming vessel against friendly nation

      Whoever, within the United States, furnishes, fits out, arms, or
    attempts to furnish, fit out or arm, any vessel, with intent that
    such vessel shall be employed in the service of any foreign prince,
    or state, or of any colony, district, or people, to cruise, or
    commit hostilities against the subjects, citizens, or property of
    any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people
    with whom the United States is at peace; or
      Whoever issues or delivers a commission within the United States
    for any vessel, to the intent that she may be so employed - 
      Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three
    years, or both.
      Every such vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, together
    with all materials, arms, ammunition, and stores which may have
    been procured for the building and equipment thereof, shall be
    forfeited, one half to the use of the informer and the other half
    to the use of the United States.



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