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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 73— OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE · § 1517

§ 1517. Obstructing examination of financial institution

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Whoever corruptly obstructs or attempts to obstruct any examination of a financial institution by an agency of the United States with jurisdiction to conduct an examination of such financial institution shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(Added Pub. L. 101–647, title XXV, § 2503(a), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4861.)
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  • Pub. L. 101–647, title XXV, § 2503(a)
  • 104 Stat. 4861
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