FEDERAL · 18 U.S.C. · Chapter 81
Citizens as pirates
18 U.S.C. § 1652
Title18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter81 — PIRACY AND PRIVATEERING
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18 U.S.C. § 1652.
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Whoever, being a citizen of the United States, commits any murder or robbery, or any act of hostility against the United States, or against any citizen thereof, on the high seas, under color of any commission from any foreign prince, or state, or on pretense of authority from any person, is a pirate, and 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., §495 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §304, 35 Stat. 1147).
Words "Notwithstanding the pretense of such authority," were omitted as surplusage.
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §495 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §304, 35 Stat. 1147).
Words "Notwithstanding the pretense of such authority," were omitted as surplusage.
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