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46 U.S.C. § 51305

Prohibited basis for appointment

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

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46 U.S.C. § 51305, Prohibited basis for appointment, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/488161
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Preference may not be given to an individual for appointment as a cadet at the United States Merchant Marine Academy because one or more members of the individual’s immediate family are alumni of the Academy.

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 109-304(H.R. 1442)2006-10-06
    To complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", as positive law.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally