46 U.S.C. § 51905Chapter 519
§51905. Flags and grave markers
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§51905. Flags and grave markers
Except as authorized under another law, the Secretary of Transportation may issue, at no cost, a flag of the United States and a grave marker to the family or personal representative of a deceased individual who served in the merchant marine of the United States in support of the armed forces of the United States or its allies during a war or national emergency.
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 51905 | 46 App.:2005. | Pub. L. 100–324, §6, May 30, 1988, 102 Stat. 577. |
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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