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18 U.S.C. § 798B

Title 18 Chapter 37 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 798B. Unauthorized access to intelligence community property

  • (a) It shall be unlawful, within the jurisdiction of the United States, without authorization to willfully go upon any property—
    • (1) with intent to gather intelligence or information to the detriment of the United States; and
    • (2) while knowing that such property is—
      • (A) under the jurisdiction of an element of the intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) ); and
      • (B) closed or restricted.
  • (b) Any person who violates subsection (a) shall—
    • (1) in the case of the first offense, be fined under section 3571 of this title , imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both;
    • (2) in the case of a second offense after a prior conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both; and
    • (3) in the case of a third or subsequent offense after a prior conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.

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