§ 35. Imparting or conveying false information

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(a)Whoever imparts or conveys or causes to be imparted or conveyed false information, knowing the information to be false, concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made, to do any act which would be a crime prohibited by this chapter or chapter 97 or chapter 111 of this title shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 which shall be recoverable in a civil action brought in the name of the United States.

(b)Whoever willfully and maliciously, or with reckless disregard for the safety of human life, imparts or conveys or causes to be imparted or conveyed false information, knowing the information to be false, concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made, to do any act which would be a crime prohibited by this chapter or chapter 97 or chapter 111 of this title—shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(Added July 14, 1956, ch. 595, § 1, 70 Stat. 540; amended Pub. L. 87–338, Oct. 3, 1961, 75 Stat. 751; Pub. L. 89–64, July 7, 1965, 79 Stat. 210; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

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July 14, 1956, ch. 595, § 1
70 Stat. 540
Pub. L. 87–338
75 Stat. 751
Pub. L. 89–64
79 Stat. 210
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
108 Stat. 2147
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 35

Imparting or conveying false information

ActJuly 14, 1956, ch. 595, § 1

Stat.70 Stat. 540

Pub. L.Pub. L. 87–338

Stat.75 Stat. 751

Pub. L.Pub. L. 89–64

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