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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 93— PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · § 1910

§ 1910. Nepotism in appointment of receiver or trustee

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Whoever, being a judge of any court of the United States, appoints as receiver, or trustee, any person related to such judge by consanguinity, or affinity, within the fourth degree—
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 792; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on section 531 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Judicial Code and Judiciary (Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 777, 50 Stat. 810).
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 792
  • Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L)
  • 108 Stat. 2147
  • Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 777
  • 50 Stat. 810
  • Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 1910
Nepotism in appointment of receiver or trustee
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 792
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActAug. 25, 1937, ch. 777
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