Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 316 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 193, 35 Stat. 1125).

Reference to persons aiding or assisting was deleted as unnecessary because such persons are made principals by section 2 of this title.

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

1996—Puspan. L. 104–294 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $1,000”.