Us Code § 880 - Receiving the proceeds of extortion

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§ 880. Receiving the proceeds of extortion

A person who receives, possesses, conceals, or disposes of any money or other property which was obtained from the commission of any offense under this chapter that is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year, knowing the same to have been unlawfully obtained, shall be imprisoned not more than 3 years, fined under this title, or both.

(Added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXII, §320601(a)(1), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2115.)

CHAPTER 42—EXTORTIONATE CREDIT TRANSACTIONS

Sec.
891.
Definitions and rules of construction.
892.
Making extortionate extensions of credit.
893.
Financing extortionate extensions of credit.
894.
Collection of extensions of credit by extortionate means.
[895.
Repealed.]
896.
Effect on State laws.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1970—Pub. L. 91–452, title II, §223(b), Oct. 15, 1970, 84 Stat. 929, struck out item 895 "Immunity of witnesses".

1968—Pub. L. 90–321, title II, §202(a), May 29, 1968, 82 Stat. 159, added chapter 42 and items 891 to 896.

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