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Code · STATUTES-AT-LARGE · Vol. 53 STAT. · January 1, 1940 · Public Law 152

Public Law 152.

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(/us/pl/76/151)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That
(a)the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, amendments.Postponement of effective date of certain provisions.[52 Stat. 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1054](/us/stat/52/1047/1048/1049/1050/1051/1054). effective date of the following provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is hereby postponed until January 1, 1940: Sections 402 (c); 403
(e)(1); 403 (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k); 501
(a)(4); 502 (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h); 601 (e); and 602 (b).
(b)The Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate regulations [21 U. S. C., Supp. IV, §§ 342 (c); 343 (e), (g)–(k); 351 (a), 352 (b), (d)–(h); 361 (e); 362 (b)](/us/usc/t21/s342/c/343/e/g–k/351/a/352/b/d–h/361/e/362/b).Postponement of certain labeling provisions. further postponing to July 1, 1940 the effective date of the provisions of sections 403
(e)(1); 403 (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k); 502 (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), and 602
(b)of such Act with respect to lithographed labeling which was manufactured prior to February 1, 53 Stat. 854 1939, and to containers bearing labeling which, prior to February 1, 1939, was lithographed, etched, stamped, pressed, printed, fused or blown on or in such containers, where compliance with such provisions would be unduly burdensome by reason of causing the loss of valuable stocks of such labeling or containers, and where such postponement would not prevent the public interest being adequately *Proviso*.Application of regulations restricted.[34 Stat. 768](/us/stat/34/768).[21 U. S. C. §§ 1–15; Supp. IV, chs. 1, 9](/us/usc/t21/s1–15/1/9). served: *Provided*, That in no case shall such regulations apply to labeling which would not have complied with the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act of June 30, 1906, as amended. Sec. 2.
(a)Operation of certain provisions of law and regulations to remain in force until January 1, 1940.[46 Stat. 1019](/us/stat/46/1019).[21 U. S. C. § 10](/us/usc/t21/s10). The provisions of section 8, paragraph fifth, under the heading “In the case of food:”, of the Food and Drugs Act of June 30, 1906, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder, and all other provisions of such Act to the extent that they may relate to the enforcement of such section 8 and of such regulations, shall remain in force until January 1, 1940.
(b)Artificial flavoring, coloring, etc., labeling.[52 Stat. 1048](/us/stat/52/1048).[21 U. S. C., Supp. IV, § 343 (k)](/us/usc/t21/s343/k). The provisions of such Act of June 30, 1906, as amended, to the extent that they impose, or authorize the imposition of, any requirement imposed by section 403
(k)of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, shall remain in force until January 1, 1940.
(c)Exceptions. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of this Act, such section shall not apply—
(1)Misbranded drugs and devices, false labeling.[52 Stat. 1050](/us/stat/52/1050).[21 U. S. C., Supp. IV, § 352 (d), (e)](/us/usc/t21/s352/d/e).[34 Stat. 770](/us/stat/34/770).[21 U. S. C. § 10](/us/usc/t21/s10). to the provisions of section 502
(d)and
(e)of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, insofar as such provisions relate to any substance named in section 8, paragraph second, under the heading “In the case of drugs:”, of the Food and Drugs Act of June 30, 1906, as amended, or a derivative of any such substance; or
(2)New drugs.[52 Stat. 1050, 1052](/us/stat/52/1050/1052).[21 U. S. C., Supp. IV, §§ 352 (b), (d)–(h), 355](/us/usc/t21/s352/b/d–h/355). to the provisions of section 502 (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), and
(h)of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, insofar as such provisions relate to drugs to which section 505 of such Act applies. Sec. 3. Label requirements, habit forming drugs.[52 Stat. 1050](/us/stat/52/1050).[21 U. S. C., Supp. IV, § 352 (d)](/us/usc/t21/s352/d). Section 502
(d)of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is hereby amended by striking out the words “name, quantity, and percentage” where they appear therein and substituting in lieu thereof “name, and quantity or proportion”. Approved, June 23, 1939. To establish a Coast Guard Reserve to be composed of owners of motorboats and yachts. Chapter 243 53 Stat. 854 1939-06-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2024-11-24 76 1 public [CHAPTER 243] AN ACT To establish a Coast Guard Reserve to be composed of owners of motorboats and yachts. June 23, 1939[[H. R. 5966](/us/bill/76/hr/5966)][[Public, No. 152](/us/pl/76/152)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Coast Guard Reserve Act of 1939. That this Act may be cited as the “Coast Guard Reserve Act of 1939”. Sec. 2. Objectives declared.United States Coast Guard Reserve, establishment, composition, qualifications. In the interest of
(a)safety to life at sea and upon the navigable waters,
(b)the promotion of efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts, and
(c)a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation and navigation of motorboats and yachts, and
(d)facilitating certain operations of the Coast Guard, there is hereby established a United States Coast Guard Reserve (hereinafter referred to as the “Reserve”) which shall be composed of citizens of the United States and of its Territories and possessions, except the Philippine Islands, who are owners (sole or part) of motorboats or yachts, and who may be enrolled therein pursuant to regulations prescribed under the authority of this Act. 53 Stat. 855 Sec. 3. The Reserve shall be a voluntary organization and shall be To be a voluntary organization; administration by Commandant of Coast Guard, etc. administered by the Commandant of the Coast Guard (hereinafter referred to as the “Commandant”) under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Commandant shall, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Act. Sec. 4. The Coast Guard is authorized to utilize in the conduct Utilization of boats of Reserve members in conduct of Coast Guard duties.*Provisos*.Craft to be placed in charge of Coast Guard officer during such assignment.Operating expenses, payment restrictions. of duties incident to the saving of life and property and in the patrol of marine parades and regattas any motorboat or yacht temporarily placed at its disposition for any of such purposes by any member of the Reserve: *Provided*, That no such motorboat or yacht shall be assigned to any such Coast Guard duty unless it is placed in charge of a commissioned officer, chief warrant officer, warrant officer, or petty officer of the Coast Guard during such assignment: *Provided further*, That appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be available for the payment of actual necessary expenses of operation of any such motorboat or yacht when so utilized, but shall not be available for the payment of compensation for personal services, incident to such operation, to other than the personnel of the regular Coast Guard. Sec. 5. Any motorboat or yacht, while assigned to Coast Guard Motorboat, etc., while so assigned deemed a public vessel.[49 Stat. 1514](/us/stat/49/1514).[14 U. S. C., Supp. IV, § 71](/us/usc/t14/s71). duty as herein authorized, shall be deemed to be a public vessel of the United States, and, within the meaning of the Act of June 15, 1936 (49 Stat. 1514; U. S. C., Supp. IV, title 14, sec. 71), shall be deemed to be a vessel of the United States Coast Guard. Sec. 6. The Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe one or more Distinguishing flags and insignia.Unauthorized use, penalty. suitable distinguishing flags to be flown from the motorboats and yachts owned by members of the Reserve, and one or more suitable insignias which may be worn by such members. Such flags and insignias shall be furnished by the Coast Guard to members of the Reserve at actual cost, and the proceeds received therefor shall be credited to the appropriation from which paid. Any person who shall, without proper authority, fly from a motorboat, yacht, or other vessel, any flag of the Reserve, or wear any insignia of the Reserve, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $100. Sec. 7. No member of the Reserve, solely by reason of such Membership not vested with rights, duties, etc., of Coast Guard personnel. membership, shall be vested with or exercise any right, privilege, power, or duty vested in or imposed upon the personnel of the Coast Guard. Sec. 8. The services and facilities of the Coast Guard may be Use of Coast Guard services and appropriations. employed in the administration and operation of the Reserve; and the appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be available to effectuate the purposes of this Act. Approved, June 23, 1939. To provide for the training of civil aircraft pilots, and for other purposes. Chapter 244 53 Stat. 855 1939-06-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2024-11-24 76 1 public [CHAPTER 244] AN ACT To provide for the training of civil aircraft pilots, and for other purposes. June 27, 1939[[H. R. 5619](/us/bill/76/hr/5619)][
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