Notes on 18 U.S.C. § 487 : US Code - Notes

Search Notes on 18 U.S.C. § 487 : US Code - Notes

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 709; Pub. L. 103-322, title
XXXIII, Sec. 330016(1)(K), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Sec. 283 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch.
321, Sec. 169, 35 Stat. 1120).
Reference to persons causing, procuring, aiding or assisting was
omitted as unnecessary as such persons are made principals by
section 2 of this title.
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
The provision for imprisonment for 10 years was changed to 15
years to conform to section 471 of this title.
Changes in phraseology were made.
AMENDMENTS
1994 - Pub. L. 103-322 substituted "fined under this title" for
"fined not more than $5,000".