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Section 2247 provides that after one or more prior convictions for an offense punishable under this chapter or after one or more convictions under State law relating to aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse or abusive sexual contact have become final, punishment is by a term up to twice otherwise authorized.
[cited in USAM 9-75.200]