2.75.2 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act-"Section B" (First Element-The Enterprise) is a federal law that makes it a crime for any person to use a "racketeering enterprise" to commit certain crimes. It is also known as RICO and was enacted in 1970. The law provides for both criminal and civil penalties. It is primarily used to combat organized crime and corruption. The First Element of the RICO Act, called the "Enterprise" element, pertains to any group of individuals associated in fact, whether legally or not, that engages in the activities of racketeering. This includes organized crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and other criminal activities. The Enterprise element of the RICO Act is often used in conjunction with other elements such as the pattern of racketeering activity and the collection of an unlawful debt. There are different types of racketeering enterprises, including criminal enterprises, corporate enterprises, and non-profit enterprises. All of these types of enterprises can be used to commit the crimes described in the RICO Act.