Whoever, within the United States, knowingly begins or sets on foot or provides or prepares a means for or furnishes the money for, or takes part in, any military or naval expedition or enterprise to be carried on from thence against the territory or dominion of any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people with whom the United States is at peace, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
June 25, 1948, ch. 64562 Stat. 745Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(J)108 Stat. 2147(, ; , , .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 1335 Stat. 1090June 15, 1917, ch. 3040 Stat. 223Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 25 (, ; , title V, § 8, ).
section 5 of this titleWords “within the United States” were substituted for “within the jurisdiction” etc., in view of the definition of United States in .
section 5 of this titleReference to territory or possessions of the United States was omitted as covered by definitive .
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 103–3221994— substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $3,000”.