FEDERAL · 18 U.S.C. · Chapter 17A

Operation of a common carrier under the influence of alcohol or drugs

18 U.S.C. § 342
Title18Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter17A — COMMON CARRIER OPERATION UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS

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18 U.S.C. § 342.

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Whoever operates or directs the operation of a common carrier while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802)), shall be imprisoned not more than fifteen years or fined under this title, or both.

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History

(Added Pub. L. 99–570, title I, §1971(a), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–59; amended Pub. L. 100–690, title VI, §§6473(a), (b), 6482(b), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4379, 4382.)

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Amendments
1988—Pub. L. 100–690 substituted "any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802))" for "drugs", "fifteen" for "five", and "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $10,000".

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