Any person subject to this chapter who, with intent to defraud—
falsely makes or alters any signature to, or any part of, any writing which would, if genuine, apparently impose a legal liability on another or change his legal right or liability to his prejudice; or
utters, offers, issues, or transfers such a writing, known by him to be so made or altered;
is guilty of forgery and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 74Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5401(12)130 Stat. 2939(, , § 923; renumbered § 905, , , .)
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Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
923 | 50:717. | May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1 (Art. 123), 64 Stat. 141. |
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
section 898 of this titleA prior section 905 was renumbered .
Amendments
Pub. L. 114–328section 923 of this title2016— renumbered as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2016 Amendment
Pub. L. 114–328section 5542 of Pub. L. 114–328section 801 of this titleAmendment by effective on , as designated by the President, with implementing regulations and provisions relating to applicability to various situations, see and Ex. Ord. No. 13825, set out as notes under .