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Code · U.S. Code · Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS · CHAPTER 43— NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS · SUBCHAPTER V— RIGHTS AND BENEFITS · § 3076

§ 3076. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement

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(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.
(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 266, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3093.)
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  • Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 266
  • 116 Stat. 3093
  • section 853v of this title
  • Pub. L. 107–372
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