| DEFINITION |
Whoever embezzles, steals, purloins, or knowingly converts to his use
but if the value of such property does not exceed the sum of $1000, he
shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one
year, or both. The word "value" means face, par or market value, or
cost price, either wholesale or retail; whichever is greater.
or the use of another, or without authority, sells, conveys or
disposes of any record, voucher, money, or thing of value of the
United States or of any department or agency thereof, or any property
made or being made under contract for the United States or any
department or agency thereof, or Whoever receives, conceals or retains
the same with intent to convert it to his use or gain, knowing it to
have been embezzled, stolen, purloined or converted---Shall be fined
not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both;
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