Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 1587


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1587. Possession of slaves aboard vessel 

      Whoever, being the captain, master, or commander of any vessel
    found in any river, port, bay, harbor, or on the high seas within
    the jurisdiction of the United States, or hovering off the coast
    thereof, and having on board any person for the purpose of selling
    such person as a slave, or with intent to land such person for such
    purpose, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more
    than four years, or both.
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