Us Code § 30144 - Importing motor vehicles on a temporary basis
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§ 30144. Importing motor vehicles on a temporary basis
(a)
(1)(A) the personnel of the government of a foreign country on assignment in the United States or a member of the Secretariat of a public international organization designated under the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.); and
(B) the class of individuals for whom the Secretary of State has authorized free importation of motor vehicles; or
(2) the armed forces of a foreign country on assignment in the United States.
(b)
(1) resides in the United States; and
(2) is a member described under subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 964; Pub. L. 104–287, §5(57), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3394.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 30144(a) | 15:1397(h) (1st sentence). | Sept. 9, 1966, Pub. L. 89–563, 80 Stat. 718, §108(h); added Oct. 31, 1988, Pub. L. 100–562, §2(b), 102 Stat. 2823. |
| 30144(b) | 15:1397(h) (2d, 3d sentences). | |
| 30144(c) | 15:1397(h) (last sentence). |
In subsection (a)(1)(B), the word "importation" is substituted for "entry" for clarity and consistency in this chapter.
In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words "that an individual is a member described under subsection (a) of this section" are substituted for "such status" for clarity. The word "imported" is substituted for "entered" for clarity and consistency in this chapter. In clause (2), the words "a member described under subsection (a) of this section" are substituted for "hold such status" for clarity.
Pub. L. 104–287
This amends 49:30144(a)(1)(A) to correct an erroneous cross-reference.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The International Organizations Immunities Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A), is title I of act Dec. 29, 1945, ch. 652, 59 Stat. 669, which is classified principally to subchapter XVIII (§288 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 288 of Title 22 and Tables.
Amendments
1996—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 104–287 substituted "International Organizations" for "International Organization".
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