The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) — 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1962(b)- Acquiring or Maintaining an Interest in or Control of an Enterprise is a statute that was enacted in 1970 to target organized crime and its associated activities. The Act aims to combat criminal activities by providing civil and criminal penalties for those who acquire or maintain an interest in or control of an enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity. The Act contains three main types of prohibited activities: 1. Acquiring or maintaining an interest in or control of an enterprise: This section prohibits any person from acquiring or maintaining an interest in or control of an enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity. This includes any activity which involves acquiring or maintaining an interest in or control of an enterprise through the use of fear, threats, or violence. 2. Use of income derived from a pattern of racketeering activity: This section prohibits any person from using income derived from a pattern of racketeering activity to acquire or maintain an interest in or control of an enterprise. This includes any activity which involves using income derived from a pattern of racketeering activity to acquire or maintain an interest in or control of an enterprise. 3. Investing income derived from a pattern of racketeering activity: This section prohibits any person from investing income derived from a pattern of racketeering activity in an enterprise. This includes any activity which involves investing income derived from a pattern of racketeering activity in an enterprise. The Act also provides for both civil and criminal penalties for violations of the Act. These penalties can include fines, forfeiture of property, and imprisonment. Additionally, the Act allows for the recovery of treble damages in civil actions.