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50 U.S.C. 551: Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53 , 70A Stat. 641Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 50-WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSECHAPTER 22-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
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§§551, 556. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53 , 70A Stat. 641

Section 551, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1, 64 Stat. 108, defined terms used in this chapter. See sections 101 and 801 of Title 10, Armed Forces.

Section 552, acts May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1, 64 Stat. 109; Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 852, § 23, 70 Stat. 911, related to persons subject to Articles of War. See section 802 of Title 10. Act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 852, § 23, 70 Stat. 911 was repealed by Pub. L. 87–651, title III, § 307A, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 526.

Section 553, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1, 64 Stat. 109, related to jurisdiction to try certain personnel. See section 803 of Title 10.

Section 554, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1, 64 Stat. 110, provided for dismissed officer’s right to trial by court-martial. See section 804 of Title 10.

Section 555, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1, 64 Stat. 110, provided that this chapter should be applicable in all places. See section 805 of Title 10.

Section 556, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1, 64 Stat. 110, related to judge advocates and legal officers. See section 806 of Title 10.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Jan. 1, 1957, see act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53 footnote, 70A Stat. 680.