2016 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle V - Merchant Marine
Part B - Merchant Marine Service
Chapter 519 - Merchant Marine Awards
Sec. 51906 - Special certificates for civilian service to armed forces

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 51906 (2016)
Section Name §51906. Special certificates for civilian service to armed forces
Section Text

(a) General Authority.—The Maritime Administrator may issue a special certificate to an individual, or the personal representative of an individual, in recognition of service of that individual in the merchant marine of the United States, if the service has been determined to be active duty under section 401 of the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95–202; 38 U.S.C. 106 note).

(b) Relationship to Other Laws.—Issuance of a certificate under subsection (a) does not entitle an individual to any rights, privileges, or benefits under a law of the United States.

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(Pub. L. 109–304, §8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1585.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
51906 46 App.:2006. Pub. L. 100–324, §7, May 30, 1988, 102 Stat. 577.
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle V - Merchant Marine
Part B - Merchant Marine Service
CHAPTER 519 - MERCHANT MARINE AWARDS
Sec. 51906 - Special certificates for civilian service to armed forces
Contains section 51906
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 102 Stat. 577
120 Stat. 1585
Public Law References Public Law 95-202, Public Law 100-324, Public Law 109-304
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