18 USC 2381 - Sec. 2381. Treason
18 USC - U.S. Code - Title 18: Crimes and Criminal Procedure (January 2004)
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Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
Historical And Revision Notes Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Secs. 1, 2 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, Secs. 1, 2, 35 Stat. 1088). Section consolidates sections 1 and 2 of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed. The language referring to collection of the fine was omitted as obsolete and repugnant to the more humane policy of modern law which does not impose criminal consequences on the innocent.The words "every person so convicted of treason" were omitted as redundant.Minor change was made in phraseology.AMENDMENTS 1994 - Pub. L. 103-322 inserted "under this title but" before "not less than $10,000". Section Referred To In Other Sections This section is referred to in sections 951, 3591, 3592 of this title; title 5 section 8312; title 8 section 1101; title 38 section 6105; title 50 App. section 34.
