§ 1587. Possession of slaves aboard vessel
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Whoever, being the captain, master, or commander of any vessel found in any river, port, bay, harbor, or on the high seas within the jurisdiction of the United States, or hovering off the coast thereof, and having on board any person for the purpose of selling such person as a slave, or with intent to land such person for such purpose, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 773; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147; Pub. L. 115–392, § 11(1)(B), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5255.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 426 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 251, 35 Stat. 1139).
Mandatory-punishment provisions were rephrased in the alternative.
Minor change was made in phraseology.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 773
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- 132 Stat. 5255
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 251
- 35 Stat. 1139
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 1587
Possession of slaves aboard vessel
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 773
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
Stat.132 Stat. 5255
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