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Code · U.S. Code · Title 14 - COAST GUARD · CHAPTER 39— COAST GUARD AUXILIARY · § 3908

§ 3908. Vessel deemed public vessel

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While assigned to authorized Coast Guard duty, any motorboat or yacht shall be deemed to be a public vessel of the United States and a vessel of the Coast Guard within the meaning of sections 937 and 938 of this title and other applicable provisions of law.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555, § 827; Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 406, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3924; renumbered § 3908 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., § 266 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 7, 55 Stat. 10).
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, § 406
  • 110 Stat. 3924
  • 132 Stat. 4236
  • Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8
  • 55 Stat. 10
  • section 827 of this title
  • Pub. L. 104–324
  • section 646 of this title
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ActAug. 4, 1949, ch. 393
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 406
Stat.110 Stat. 3924
Stat.132 Stat. 4236
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