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18 U.S.C. § 599 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 18. Crimes and Criminal Procedure § 599. Promise of appointment by candidate
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Whoever, being a candidate, directly or indirectly promises or pledges the appointment, or the use of his influence or support for the appointment of any person to any public or private position or employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
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