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22 U.S.C. 706: Operative effect dependent upon Presidential findingText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 13-SERVICE COURTS OF FRIENDLY FOREIGN FORCES
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§706. Operative effect dependent upon Presidential finding

This chapter shall be operative with respect to the military, naval, or air forces of any foreign state only after a finding and declaration by the President that the powers and privileges provided herein are necessary for the maintenance of discipline. The President may at any time revoke such finding and declaration.

( June 30, 1944, ch. 326, § 6 , 58 Stat. 645 .)

Executive Documents

Proclamation No. 2626

Proc. No. 2626, Oct. 12, 1944, 9 F.R. 12403, respecting activation by President, was revoked by Proc. No. 3107, Aug. 9, 1955, 20 F.R. 5805.