§ 1651. Piracy under law of nations

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Whoever, on the high seas, commits the crime of piracy as defined by the law of nations, and is afterwards brought into or found in the United States, shall be imprisoned for life.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 774.)

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Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 481 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 290, 35 Stat. 1145).

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 774
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 290
35 Stat. 1145

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§ 1651

Piracy under law of nations

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

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