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50 U.S.C. 856: Continuing offenseText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 50-WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSECHAPTER 23-INTERNAL SECURITY
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§856. Continuing offense

Failure to file a registration statement as required by this subchapter is a continuing offense for as long as such failure exists, notwithstanding any statute of limitation or other statute to the contrary.

( Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 849, § 7 , 70 Stat. 900 .)

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Section was not enacted as part of the Internal Security Act of 1950 which comprises subchapters I to III of this chapter.