United States Code/Title 18/Part I/Chapter 115/Section 2389

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Title 18, Part I. Crimes, Chapter 115. Treason, Sedition, and Subversive Activities

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188519United States Code — Title 18, Part I. Crimes, Chapter 115. Treason, Sedition, and Subversive Activitiesthe United States Government

Whoever recruits soldiers or sailors within the United States, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, to engage in armed hostility against the same; or

Whoever opens within the United States, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, a recruiting station for the enlistment of such soldiers or sailors to serve in any manner in armed hostility against the United States--

Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 811; Pub. L. 103-322, title XXXIII, Sec. 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Sec. 7 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, Sec. 7, 35 Stat. 1089). Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative. Minor changes were made in phraseology.

Amendments

1994--Pub. L. 103-322 substituted fined under this title for fined not more than $1,000 in last par.