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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 29— ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES · § 604

§ 604. Solicitation from persons on relief

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Whoever solicits or receives or is in any manner concerned in soliciting or receiving any assessment, subscription, or contribution for any political purpose from any person known by him to be entitled to, or receiving compensation, employment, or other benefit provided for or made possible by any Act of Congress appropriating funds for work relief or relief purposes, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 722; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 61d, 61g (Aug. 2, 1939, 11:50 a.m., E.S.T., ch. 410, §§ 5, 8, 53 Stat. 1148).
This section consolidates sections 61d and 61g of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed.
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 722
  • Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
  • 108 Stat. 2147
  • 53 Stat. 1148
  • Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 604
Solicitation from persons on relief
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 722
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
Stat.53 Stat. 1148
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