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Code · U.S. Code · Title 14 - COAST GUARD · CHAPTER 39— COAST GUARD AUXILIARY · § 3902

§ 3902. Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary

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(a)In General.— The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard as authorized by the Commandant, in performing any Coast Guard function, power, duty, role, mission, or operation authorized by law.
(b)Limitation.— The Auxiliary may conduct a patrol of a waterway, or a portion thereof, only if—
(1)the Commandant has determined such waterway, or portion thereof, is navigable for purposes of the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard; or
(2)a State or other proper authority has requested such patrol pursuant to section 701 of this title or section 13109 of title 46.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555, § 822; Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3923; Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 205(a), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 36; renumbered § 3902 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 119(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236, 4240.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 261 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 2, 55 Stat. 9; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 1, 58 Stat. 759).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
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  • Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393
  • 63 Stat. 555
  • Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 402(a)
  • 110 Stat. 3923
  • 130 Stat. 36
  • 132 Stat. 4236
  • Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8
  • 55 Stat. 9
  • Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 1
  • 58 Stat. 759
  • section 822 of this title
  • Pub. L. 104–324
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§ 3902
Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
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ActAug. 4, 1949, ch. 393
Stat.63 Stat. 555
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 402(a)
Stat.110 Stat. 3923
Stat.130 Stat. 36
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