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

14 U.S.C. § 709

Maritime instruction

The Coast Guard may, when so requested by proper authority, detail members for duty in connection with maritime instruction and training by the several States, Territories, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, and when requested by the Maritime Administrator, detail individuals in the Coast Guard for duty in connection with maritime instruction and training by the United States. The service rendered by any individual so detailed shall be considered Coast Guard duty.

Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 39363 Stat. 507Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(4)95 Stat. 154Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(D)98 Stat. 2865Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 106(b)132 Stat. 4203Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV134 Stat. 4748(, , § 148; , , ; , , ; renumbered § 709, , , ; [LXXXV], § 8505(a)(8), , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 41653 Stat. 1181Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 49 (, ).

Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

section 3709 of this titleA prior section 709 was renumbered .

section 3710 of this titleA prior section 709a was renumbered .

Amendments

Pub. L. 116–2832021— substituted “individuals” for “persons” and “individual” for “person”.

Pub. L. 115–282section 148 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.

Pub. L. 98–5571984— substituted reference to members for reference to officers and enlisted men.

Pub. L. 97–311981— substituted “Maritime Administrator” for “United States Maritime Commission”.