American Samoa § 46.5004 - Involuntary servitude.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.5004 — Involuntary servitude., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.5004. Involuntary servitude.
Any person who holds, or attempts to hold, any person in involuntary servitude, or assumes, or attempts to assume, rights of ownership over any person, or who sells, or attempts to sell, any person to another, or receives, money or anything of value, in consideration of placing any person in the custody, or under the power or control of another, or who buys, or attempts to buy, any person, or pays money, or delivers anything of value, to another, in consideration of having any person placed in his or her custody, or under his or her power or control, or who knowingly aids or assists in any manner anyone who violates this statute, is guilty of involuntary servitude as a Class C felony. History: 2014, PL 33-12.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.5004
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.5004 cover?
Section 46.5004 ("Involuntary servitude.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 46.5004?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 46.5004 apply to my situation?
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