2016 US Code
Title 18 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Part I - Crimes
Chapter 7 - Assault
Sec. 118 - Interference with certain protective functions

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Citation 18 U.S.C. § 118 (2016)
Section Name §118. Interference with certain protective functions
Section Text

Any person who knowingly and willfully obstructs, resists, or interferes with a Federal law enforcement agent engaged, within the United States or the special maritime territorial jurisdiction of the United States, in the performance of the protective functions authorized under section 37 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709) or section 103 of the Diplomatic Security Act (22 U.S.C. 4802) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

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(Added Pub. L. 109–472, §4(a), Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3555.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART I - CRIMES
CHAPTER 7 - ASSAULT
Sec. 118 - Interference with certain protective functions
Contains section 118
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 120 Stat. 3555
Public Law References Public Law 109-472
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