Whoever receives or deposits any merchandise in any building upon the boundary line between the United States and any foreign country, or carries any merchandise through the same, in violation of law, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
June 25, 1948, ch. 645 62 Stat. 717 Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)108 Stat. 2147 (, ; , , .)
Historical and Revision Notes
section 1596 of title 19June 17, 1930, ch. 497 46 Stat. 752 Based on , U.S.C., 1940 ed., Customs Duties (, title IV, § 596, ).
section 2 of this titleReference to persons aiding, contained in words “or aids therein,” was omitted as such persons are made principals by .
Changes were made in phraseology.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 103–3221994— substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $5,000”.