Chapter 64. Authorizing the Secretary of War to loan Army rifles to posts of the American Legion
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CHAP. 64.— An Act Authorizing the Secretary of War to loan Army rifles to posts of the American Legion. February 10, 1920. [[H. R. 9112](/us/bill/66/hr/9112).] [[Public, No. 133](/us/pl/66/133).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, * That the Secretary of WarAmerican Legion.Army rifles to be loaned to.*Post*, p. 977. is hereby authorized, under rules, limitations, and regulations to be prescribed by him, to loan obsolete or condemned Army rifles to posts of the American Legion for use by them in connection with the funeral ceremonies of deceased soldiers, sailors, and marines, and for other post ceremonial purposes; and to sell to such posts blank ammunition in suitable amounts for said rifles at cost price, plus cost of packingBlank ammunition at cost.*Proviso*.Limitation. and transportation: *Provided, however*, That not to exceed ten such rifles shall be issued to any one post.
Approved, February 10, 1920.