§11907. Interference with railroad car supply
(a) A person that offers or gives anything of value to another person acting for or employed by a rail carrier providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission under subchapter I of chapter 105 of this title intending to influence an action of that other person related to supply, distribution, or movement of cars, vehicles, or vessels used in the transportation of property, or because of the action of that other person, shall be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.
(b) A person acting for or employed by a rail carrier providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission under subchapter I of chapter 105 of this title that solicits, accepts, or receives anything of value (1) intending to be influenced by it in an action of that person related to supply, distribution, or movement of cars, vehicles, or vessels used in the transportation of property, or (2) because of the action of that person, shall be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 11907 | 49:1(17)(b). | Feb. 4, 1887, ch. 104, |
The words "It shall be unlawful for" are omitted as surplus. The words "cause or procure to be offered or given" are omitted as unnecessary in view of section 2(b) of title 18. The words "directly or indirectly" are omitted as surplus. The words "anything of value" are substituted for "any money, property, or thing of value, or bribe in any other form whatsoever" to conform to section 201(b) of title 18. The word "action" is substituted for "decision or action" as being more inclusive. The words "Any person who violates the provisions of this subparagraph" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and be subject for each offense" are omitted as unnecessary in view of title 18. The words "in the penitentiary for a term" are omitted as surplus.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 11126 of this title.