FEDERAL · 18 U.S.C. · Chapter 81
Piracy under law of nations
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Whoever, on the high seas, commits the crime of piracy as defined by the law of nations, and is afterwards brought into or found in the United States, shall be imprisoned for life.
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History
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 774.)
Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §481 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §290, 35 Stat. 1145).
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §481 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §290, 35 Stat. 1145).