Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 8215

Citizenship of officers of vessels

The officers of vessels of the United States shall in all cases by citizens of the United States.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 376Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(b)(7)132 Stat. 1834(, , § 6019; renumbered § 8215, , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

6019

34 U.S.C. 211.

R.S. 1428.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 502Pub. L. 90–130, § 1(26)(E)81 Stat. 382Pub. L. 96–513, title II, § 20294 Stat. 2878A prior section 8215, acts , ; , , (F), , prescribed authorized strength of Regular Air Force in female warrant officers on active list, prior to repeal by , , , effective .

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–232section 6019 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .