§1910. Nepotism in appointment of receiver or trustee
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§1910. Nepotism in appointment of receiver or trustee
Whoever, being a judge of any court of the United States, appoints as receiver, or trustee, any person related to such judge by consanguinity, or affinity, within the fourth degree—
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on section 531 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Judicial Code and Judiciary (Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 777, 50 Stat. 810).
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $10,000" in last par.
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