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AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES MANUAL

2024

AMENDMENT 338

Section 2N1.1 is amended by inserting the following additional subsection:

"(b) Cross Reference

(1) If the offense involved extortion, apply §2B3.2 (Extortion by Force or Threat of Injury or Serious Damage) if the resulting offense level is greater than that determined above.".

Reason for Amendment: This amendment adds a cross reference to ensure that in the case of an offense involving extortion, the offense level will not be lower than that under §2B3.2.

Effective Date: The effective date of this amendment is November 1, 1990.