Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs, resists, or opposes an extradition agent of the United States in the execution of his duties, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
June 24, 1948, ch. 64562 Stat. 769Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(F)108 Stat. 2147(, ; , , .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 661 (R.S. 5277).
section 661 of title 18section 752 of this titleSaid , U.S.C., 1940 ed., was incorporated in this section and .
Words “an extradition agent of the United States” were substituted for “such agent” which was referred to in sections 3182 et seq. of this title.
section 1501 of this titleA fine of “$300” was substituted for “$1,000” as the mandatory maximum to harmonize with similar offenses in this chapter. (See .)
Punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 103–3221994— substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $300”.