18 USC Ch. 77: Front Matter
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18 USC Ch. 77: Front Matter
From Title 18-CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDUREPART I-CRIMESCHAPTER 77-PEONAGE AND SLAVERY

CHAPTER 77-PEONAGE AND SLAVERY

Sec.
1581.
Peonage; obstructing enforcement.
1582.
Vessels for slave trade.
1583.
Enticement into slavery.
1584.
Sale into involuntary servitude.
1585.
Seizure, detention, transportation or sale of slaves.
1586.
Service on vessels in slave trade.
1587.
Possession of slaves aboard vessel.
1588.
Transportation of slaves from United States.

        

Historical and Revision Notes

It was felt that further revision of this chapter should be considered at an opportune time for the same reasons stated with respect to chapter 81, "Piracy and Privateering".

Amendments

1949-Act May 24, 1949, ch. 139, §36, 63 Stat. 95 , substituted a semicolon for comma after "Peonage" in item 1581.

Cross References

Wire or oral communications, authorization for interception, to provide evidence of kidnaping, see section 2516 of this title.