§ 1586. Service on vessels in slave trade
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Whoever, being a citizen or resident of the United States, voluntarily serves on board of any vessel employed or made use of in the transportation of slaves from any foreign country or place to another, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 773; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 427 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 252, 35 Stat. 1139).
Mandatory-punishment provisions were rephrased in the alternative.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 773
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 252
- 35 Stat. 1139
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 1586
Service on vessels in slave trade
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 773
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 252
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