§471. Obligations or securities of United States
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Latest NOW As last amended Oct 26, 2001 — Pub. L. 107–5618 U.S.C. § 471
Whoever, with intent to defraud, falsely makes, forges, counterfeits, or alters any obligation or other security of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 705; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147; Pub. L. 107–56, title III, § 374(b), Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 340.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 262 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 148, 35 Stat. 1115).
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Changes in phraseology were made.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2001—Pub. L. 107–56 substituted “20 years” for “fifteen years”.
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $5,000”.