§ 472. Uttering counterfeit obligations or securities
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Whoever, with intent to defraud, passes, utters, publishes, or sells, or attempts to pass, utter, publish, or sell, or with like intent brings into the United States or keeps in possession or conceals any falsely made, forged, counterfeited, or altered obligation or other security of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 705; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147; Pub. L. 107–56, title III, § 374(c), Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 340.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 265 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 151, 35 Stat. 1116).
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Changes in phraseology were made.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 705
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Pub. L. 107–56, title III, § 374(c)
- 115 Stat. 340
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 151
- 35 Stat. 1116
- Pub. L. 107–56
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 472
Uttering counterfeit obligations or securities
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 705
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
Pub. L.Pub. L. 107–56, title III, § 374(c)
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