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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 45— FOREIGN RELATIONS · § 958

§ 958. Commission to serve against friendly nation

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Any citizen of the United States who, within the jurisdiction thereof, accepts and exercises a commission to serve a foreign prince, state, colony, district, or people, in war, against any prince, state, colony, district, or people, with whom the United States is at peace, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 745; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 21 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 9, 35 Stat. 1089).
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Minor changes in phraseology were made.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 745
  • Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I)
  • 108 Stat. 2147
  • Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 9
  • 35 Stat. 1089
  • Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 958
Commission to serve against friendly nation
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 745
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 9
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