§51503. Regional maritime academies
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.
(Pub. L. 109–304, §8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1577.)
| 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.