2012 US Code
Title 14 - Coast Guard
Part II - COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY (§§ 701 - 894)
Chapter 23 - COAST GUARD AUXILIARY (§§ 821 - 832)
Section 822 - Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 14 - COAST GUARD |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 14 - COAST GUARD PART II - COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY CHAPTER 23 - COAST GUARD AUXILIARY Sec. 822 - Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary |
| Contains | section 822 |
| Date | 2012 |
| Laws in Effect as of Date | January 15, 2013 |
| Positive Law | Yes |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 104-324, title IV, §402(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3923. |
| Statutes at Large References | 55 Stat. 9 58 Stat. 759 63 Stat. 555 110 Stat. 3923 |
| Public Law References | Public Law 104-324 |
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The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard as authorized by the Commandant, in performing any Coast Guard function, power, duty, role, mission, or operation authorized by law.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, §402(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3923.)
Historical and Revision NotesBased on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §261 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, §2, 55 Stat. 9; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, §1, 58 Stat. 759).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
Amendments1996—Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “of the Coast Guard Auxiliary” after “Purpose” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard:
“(a) to promote safety and to effect rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable waters;
“(b) to promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts;
“(c) to foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts; and
“(d) to facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.”
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