FEDERAL · 46 U.S.C. · Chapter 63
Penalty
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
A person attempting to coerce a witness, or to induce a witness, to testify falsely in connection with a marine casualty, or to induce a witness to leave the jurisdiction of the United States, shall be fined $5,000, imprisoned for one year, or both.
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History
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 538.)
Editorial Notes
Section 6306 provides for a $5,000 criminal penalty for anyone attempting to coerce or to induce a witness to a marine casualty investigation to testify falsely or to leave the jurisdiction of the United States.