The 2.76.5 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act — Section C (FourtElementen— - Engaging in a Pattern of Racketeering Activity) is a federal law that prohibits individuals and organizations from engaging in a pattern of illegal activities (known as racketeering) for the purpose of gaining financial or economic advantage. This law applies to both individuals and organizations, and covers a wide range of prohibited activities, including mail and wire fraud, extortion, bribery, and money laundering. Under the law, a "pattern of racketeering activity" is defined as engaging in two or more of these activities within a ten-year period. Under this law, there are four specific types of activities that constitute a "pattern of racketeering activity." These include: (1) committing two or more acts of racketeering activity; (2) participating in the conduct of an enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity; (3) acquiring or maintaining an interest in an enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity; and (4) conspiring to commit any of these three types of activities. Additionally, the law also prohibits any person or entity from using income derived from a pattern of racketeering activity to acquire or maintain an interest in, or control of, any enterprise. The penalties for violating the 2.76.5 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act — Section C (FourtElementen— - Engaging in a Pattern of Racketeering Activity) can be severe, and may include fines, imprisonment, and asset forfeiture. It is important to note, however, that the law does not require proof of an intent to defraud or to gain any financial or economic advantage in order to establish a pattern of racketeering activity.