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2012 U.S. Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 43 - NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS (§§ 3001 - 3076)
Subchapter V - RIGHTS AND BENEFITS (§§ 3071 - 3076)
Section 3076 - Presentation of United States flag upon retirement

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 43 - NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS
SUBCHAPTER V - RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
Sec. 3076 - Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
Containssection 3076
Date2012
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 15, 2013
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 107-372, title II, §266, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3093.
Statutes at Large Reference116 Stat. 3093
Public Law ReferencesPublic Law 107-372

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RIGHTS AND BENEFITS - 33 U.S.C. § 3076 (2012)
§3076. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement (a) Presentation of flag upon retirement

Upon the release of a commissioned officer from active commissioned service for retirement, the Secretary shall present a United States flag to the officer.

(b) Multiple presentations not authorized

An officer is not eligible for presentation of a flag under subsection (a) of this section if the officer has previously been presented a flag under this section or any other provision of law providing for the presentation of a United States flag incident to release from active service for retirement.

(c) No cost to recipient

The presentation of a flag under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.

(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, §266, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3093.)

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 853v of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.

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