46 U.S.C. 51503: Regional maritime academiesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 515-STATE MARITIME ACADEMY SUPPORT PROGRAM
§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 .)
Historical and Revision Notes
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.
