This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–511, Oct. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 1783, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.

2024—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–49, § 13(a)(1)(A), struck out “intentionally” after “if he” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 118–49, § 13(a)(1)(B)(ii), which directed the substitution of a semicolon for “; or”, could not be exected because the word “or” did not appear.

Pub. L. 118–49, § 13(a)(1)(B)(i), inserted “intentionally” before “engages in”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 118–49, § 13(a)(1)(C)(i), which directed the substitution of “intentionally discloses” for “disclose”, was executed by making the substitution for “discloses” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 118–49, § 13(a)(1)(C)(ii), (D), added par. (3).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–49, § 13(a)(2), substituted “under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)” for “under subsection (a)”.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–49, § 13(b), amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (c) read as follows: “An offense described in this section is punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both.”

2010—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–259, § 801(3)(A), substituted “section 1812 of this title;” for “section 1812 of this title.;”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–259, § 801(3)(B), substituted “title.” for “title..”

2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–261 substituted “authorized by this chapter, chapter 119, 121, or 206 of title 18, or any express statutory authorization that is an additional exclusive means for conducting electronic surveillance under section 1812 of this title.” for “authorized by statute” in pars. (1) and (2).

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–261 effective July 10, 2008, except as provided in section 404 of Pub. L. 110–261, set out as a Transition Procedures note under section 1801 of this title, see section 402 of Pub. L. 110–261, set out as an Effective Date of 2008 Amendment note under section 1801 of this title.