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2022 U.S. Code
Title 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

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Citation 33 U.S.C. § 3076 (2022)
Section Name §3076. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
Section Text (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) 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.
Source Credit

(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, §266, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3093.)
Editorial Notes EDITORIAL NOTES 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.
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 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
Contains section 3076
Date 2022
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 5, 2023
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 116 Stat. 3093
Public Law References Public Law 107-372
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