§ 1851. Coal depredations

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Whoever mines or removes coal of any character, whether anthracite, bituminous, or lignite, from beds or deposits in lands of, or reserved to the United States, with intent wrongfully to appropriate, sell, or dispose of the same, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

This section shall not interfere with any right or privilege conferred by existing laws of the United States.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 787; Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(a)(8), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3498.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 103a, 103b (July 3, 1926, ch. 780, §§ 1, 2, 44 Stat. 891).

Section consolidates sections 103a and 103b of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed.

Words “deemed guilty of misdemeanor” were deleted as unnecessary in view of definitive section 1 of this title. (See also reviser’s note under section 212 of this title.)

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 787
Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(a)(8)
110 Stat. 3498
July 3, 1926, ch. 780
44 Stat. 891
Pub. L. 104–294

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§ 1851

Coal depredations

U.S.C.§ 1

U.S.C.§ 212

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 787

Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(a)(8)

Stat.110 Stat. 3498

ActJuly 3, 1926, ch. 780

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