46 U.S.C. § 51905: Flags and grave markers

46 U.S.C. 51905: Flags and grave markersText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 519-MERCHANT MARINE AWARDS

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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.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1585 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

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.

51905

46 App.:2005.

Pub. L. 100–324, § 6, May 30, 1988, 102 Stat. 577.