§ 547. Depositing goods in buildings on boundaries

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Whoever receives or deposits any merchandise in any building upon the boundary line between the United States and any foreign country, or carries any merchandise through the same, in violation of law, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 717; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on section 1596 of title 19, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Customs Duties (June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, § 596, 46 Stat. 752).

Reference to persons aiding, contained in words “or aids therein,” was omitted as such persons are made principals by section 2 of this title.

Changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 717
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
108 Stat. 2147
section 1596 of title 19
June 17, 1930, ch. 497
46 Stat. 752
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 547

Depositing goods in buildings on boundaries

U.S.C.§ 2

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 717

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)

Stat.108 Stat. 2147

Citesection 1596 of title 19

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