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Can you summarize 18 USC 1084?
GAMBLING > Transmission of wagering information; penalties
Short Summary
This legal document, 1084 of the United States Code, governs the transmission of wagering information and establishes penalties for violations. It applies to individuals engaged in the business of betting or wagering who knowingly use a wire communication facility for the transmission of bets or wagers, or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers, on any sporting event or contest. The document prohibits such transmission in interstate or foreign commerce, and violators may be fined or imprisoned. However, it does not prevent the transmission of information for news reporting or for use in legal betting jurisdictions. It is important to note that compliance with this federal law does not grant immunity from criminal prosecution under state laws. Additionally, the document outlines the actions that common carriers, subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission, must take when notified by law enforcement agencies about the use of their facilities for transmitting gambling information. The term ‘State’ in this document refers to a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals engaged in the business of betting or wagering
What does it govern?
Transmission of wagering information; penalties
What are exemptions?
Transmission of information for news reporting or for use in legal betting jurisdictions
What are the Penalties?
Fine under this title or imprisonment not more than two years, or both
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal Government