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16 U.S.C. § 1220b

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Obsolete ships available; number; equitable administration
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Title
16 — Conservation
Chapter
CH25B
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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A State may apply for more than one obsolete ship under this chapter. The Secretary shall, however, taking into account the number of obsolete ships which may be or become available for transfer under this chapter, administer this chapter in an equitable manner with respect to the various States. (Pub. L. 92–402, § 5, Aug. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 618; Pub. L. 98–623, title II, § 207(1), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3397.) Editorial Notes Amendments1984—Pub. L. 98–623 substituted “obsolete ships” for “Liberty ships” wherever appearing.

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