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10 U.S.C. 8911: Custody of departmental records and propertyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 889-ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
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§8911. Custody of departmental records and property

The Secretary of the Navy has custody and charge of all books, records, papers, furniture, fixtures, and other property under the lawful control of the executive part of the Department of the Navy.

(Added Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 514(b)(2) , Oct. 1, 1986 , 100 Stat. 1055 , § 7861; renumbered § 8911, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(d)(12) , Aug. 13, 2018 , 132 Stat. 1837 .)

Prior Provisions

A prior section 8911 was renumbered section 9311 of this title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018⁠—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 7861 of this title as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.