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# 28 U.S.C. § 538 - Investigation of aircraft piracy and related violations

## Text

The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall investigate any violation of section 46314 or chapter 465 of title 49.

(Added Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(e)(1), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1361.)