Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 50 : Section 197


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 197. Voluntary purchase or charter agreements 

      During any period in which vessels may be requisitioned under
    section 1242 of title 46, Appendix, 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.
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