§ 795. Photographing and sketching defense installations
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(a)Whenever, in the interests of national defense, the President defines certain vital military and naval installations or equipment as requiring protection against the general dissemination of information relative thereto, it shall be unlawful to make any photograph, sketch, picture, drawing, map, or graphical representation of such vital military and naval installations or equipment without first obtaining permission of the commanding officer of the military or naval post, camp, or station, or naval vessels, military and naval aircraft, and any separate military or naval command concerned, or higher authority, and promptly submitting the product obtained to such commanding officer or higher authority for censorship or such other action as he may deem necessary.
(b)Whoever violates this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 737; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on sections 45 and 45c of title 50, U.S.C., 1940 ed., War and National Defense (Jan. 12, 1938, ch. 2, §§ 1, 4, 52 Stat. 3, 4).
Section consolidated sections 45 and 45c of title 50, U.S.C., 1940 ed., War and National Defense.
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 737
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Jan. 12, 1938, ch. 2
- 52 Stat. 3
- Pub. L. 103–322
- 44 Stat. 570
- 49 U.S.C. 174
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§ 795
Photographing and sketching defense installations
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 737
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActJan. 12, 1938, ch. 2
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