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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 31— EMBEZZLEMENT AND THEFT · § 650

§ 650. Depositaries failing to safeguard deposits

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If the Treasurer of the United States or any public depositary fails to keep safely all moneys deposited by any disbursing officer or disbursing agent, as well as all moneys deposited by any receiver, collector, or other person having money of the United States, he is guilty of embezzlement, and shall be fined under this title or in a sum equal to the amount of money so embezzled, whichever is greater, or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; but if the amount embezzled does not exceed $1,000, he shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), (2)(G), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147, 2148; Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 606(a), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3511.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 174, (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 88, 35 Stat. 1105; May 29, 1920, ch. 214, § 1, 41 Stat. 654.)
Mandatory punishment provisions stated in alternative.
The smaller punishment for offenses involving $100 or less was added. (See reviser’s note under sections 641, 645 of this title.)
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 727
  • Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
  • 108 Stat. 2147
  • Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 606(a)
  • 110 Stat. 3511
  • Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 88
  • 35 Stat. 1105
  • May 29, 1920, ch. 214, § 1
  • 41 Stat. 654
  • Pub. L. 104–294
  • Pub. L. 103–322, § 330016(2)(G)
  • Pub. L. 103–322, § 330016(1)(H)
  • 64 Stat. 1280
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§ 650
Depositaries failing to safeguard deposits
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 727
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 606(a)
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