§51503. Regional maritime academies
46 U.S.C. § 51503
The Governors of the States cooperating to sponsor a regional maritime academy shall designate in writing one of those States to conduct the affairs of that academy. A regional maritime academy is eligible for assistance from the United States Government on the same basis as a State maritime academy sponsored by a single State.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1577.)
| Historical and Revision Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revised Section |
Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 51503 | 46 App.:1295c(b). | June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(b), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2003. |
The reference to territories is omitted as unnecessary because of the definition of “State” in chapter 1 of the revised title.