18 USC 1792 - Mutiny and riot prohibited

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 252 (May 18, 1934, ch. 303, § 1, 48 Stat. 782).

Escape provisions of this section were incorporated in section 752 of this title.

Reference to persons causing, procuring, aiding and assisting was omitted. Such persons are principals under section 2 of this title.

Minor changes were made in translation and phraseology.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1994—Puspan. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $25,000”.

1986—Puspan. L. 99–646 inserted “, detention,” after “penal”.

1984—Puspan. L. 98–473 substituted provisions deleting prohibition on bringing dangerous instrumentalities into prison and inserted provision setting forth a maximum $25,000 fine.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Puspan. L. 99–646, § 53(span), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3607, provided that:

“The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect 30 days after the enactment of this Act [Nov. 10, 1986].”