46 U.S.C. § 6306 — Penalty

submitted 43 years ago by Pub. L. 98-89 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 44 words · no verdicts yet

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A person who tries to pressure a witness, cause false testimony about a marine casualty, or make a witness leave United States jurisdiction may be fined, imprisoned, or both.

A person who tries to coerce a witness, induce false testimony connected with a marine casualty, or induce a witness to leave United States jurisdiction may be fined $5,000, imprisoned for 1 year, or both.

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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.

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

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1983Enacted · Pub. L. 98-89 · 97 Stat. 538

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