FEDERAL · 18 U.S.C. · Chapter 77
Service on vessels in slave trade
18 U.S.C. § 1586
Title18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter77 — PEONAGE, SLAVERY, AND TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
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18 U.S.C. § 1586.
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Whoever, being a citizen or resident of the United States, voluntarily serves on board of any vessel employed or made use of in the transportation of slaves from any foreign country or place to another, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
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History
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 773; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, §330016(1)(I), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §427 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §252, 35 Stat. 1139).
Mandatory-punishment provisions were rephrased in the alternative.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $2,000".
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §427 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §252, 35 Stat. 1139).
Mandatory-punishment provisions were rephrased in the alternative.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $2,000".
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