Sec. 405.
Inciting soldiers to desert—Any person who, during any war, rebellion or insurrection
against the United States, or against this state, shall maliciously and advisedly endeavor to
seduce any person or persons serving in the forces of the United States or of this state, by land
or water, from his or their duty and allegiance, or who shall incite or stir up any such person or
persons to commit any act of mutiny, or to desert, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by
imprisonment in the state prison not more than 5 years.
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