§6306. Penalty
46 U.S.C. § 6306
A person attempting to coerce a witness, or to induce a witness, to testify falsely in connection with a marine casualty, or to induce a witness to leave the jurisdiction of the United States, shall be fined $5,000, imprisoned for one year, or both.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 538.)
| Historical and Revision Notes | |
|---|---|
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
| 6306 | 46:239(i) |
Section 6306 provides for a $5,000 criminal penalty for anyone attempting to coerce or to induce a witness to a marine casualty investigation to testify falsely or to leave the jurisdiction of the United States.