Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 354 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 224, 35 Stat. 1133; Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 429, 53 Stat. 1203).

Reference to persons causing, assisting, aiding, or abetting, was omitted as such persons are made principals by section 2 of this title.

Changes in phraseology were made.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

1996—Puspan. L. 104–294 substituted “$1,000” for “$100” in fifth par.

1994—Puspan. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $500” in fourth par.