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46 U.S.C. § 56310. — Voluntary purchase or charter agreements · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 46/§ 56310

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46 U.S.C. § 56310.Chapter 563

§ 56310

Voluntary purchase or charter agreements

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During any period in which vessels may be requisitioned under this chapter as amended, the President is authorized through the Secretary of Transportation to acquire by voluntary agreement of purchase or charter the ownership or use of any merchant vessel not owned by citizens of the United States.1

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)