Federal · Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure

18 U.S.C. § 502: Postage and revenue stamps of foreign governments

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is a crime to forge, counterfeit, or knowingly use forged or counterfeit postage or revenue stamps of foreign governments. Violation carries up to five years imprisonment and/or a fine.

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Whoever forges, or counterfeits, or knowingly utters or uses any forged or counterfeit postage stamp or revenue stamp of any foreign government, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

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