Pub. L. 103-322, tit. XII, sec. 120003 (as amended)

COUNTERFEITING UNITED STATES CURRENCY ABROAD.

Year: 2022Length: 190 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 120003. COUNTERFEITING UNITED STATES CURRENCY ABROAD. (a) In General.—Chapter 25 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding before section 471 the following new section: “§ 470. Counterfeit acts committed outside the United States “A person who, outside the United States, engages in the act of— “(1) making, dealing, or possessing any counterfeit obligation or other security of the United States; or “(2) making, dealing, or possessing any plate, stone, or other thing, or any part thereof, used to counterfeit such obligation or security, if such act would constitute a violation of section 471, 473, or 474 if committed within the United States, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.” . (b) Technical Amendments.— (1) Chapter analysis.—The chapter analysis for chapter 25 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding before section 471 the following new item: “470. Counterfeit acts committed outside the United States.” . (2) Part analysis.—The part analysis for part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by amending the item for chapter 25 to read as follows: “25. Counterfeiting and forgery470” .
Pub. L. 103-322, tit. XII, sec. 120003 (as amended): COUNTERFEITING UNITED STATES CURRENCY ABROAD. | Justis AI