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§ 6306. Penalty

Type Statute
Publication 2024-07-31
State In force
Department United States Congress
Source OLRC
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§ 6306. Penalty

A person attempting to coerce a witness, or to induce a witness, to testify falsely in connection with a marine casualty, or to induce a witness to leave the jurisdiction of the United States, shall be fined $5,000, imprisoned for one year, or both.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 538.)

Section 6306 provides for a $5,000 criminal penalty for anyone attempting to coerce or to induce a witness to a marine casualty investigation to testify falsely or to leave the jurisdiction of the United States.

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section Source section (U.S. Code)
6306 46:239(i)

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