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

10 U.S.C. § 8899

Investigation before issue of certificate

The Secretary of the Navy may not issue a certificate under this chapter until he satisfies himself by investigation that it is necessary.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 485Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(d)(10)132 Stat. 1837(, , § 7729; renumbered § 8899, , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

7729

46 U.S.C. 794 (less 1st 10 sentences).

July 3, 1944, ch. 399, § 4 (less 1st 10 sentences), 58 Stat. 724.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–232section 7729 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 .