Us Code § 51507 - Places of training
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 51507 — Places of training, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51507. Places of training
The Secretary of Transportation may provide for the training of students attending a State maritime academy—
(1) on vessels owned or subsidized by the United States Government;
(2) on other documented vessels, with the permission of the owner; and
(3) in shipyards or plants and with industrial or educational organizations.
(Pub. L. 109–304, §8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1579.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 51507 | 46 App.:1295c(c) (3)(A). | June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, §1304(c)(3)(A), as added Pub. L. 96–453, §2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2003. |
In paragraph (2), the words "with the permission of the owner" are substituted for "if the owner . . . cooperates in such use" for clarity.
About This Section
46 U.S.C. § 51507 is part of Title 46 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.
This section may be cited in legal writing as 46 U.S.C. § 51507. For the most current official text, including any recent amendments, use the official source links below. Do not rely on this page as the sole authority for legal citation or litigation.
How to Read This Statute
Statutes are organized by title, chapter, section, and subsection. Pay attention to words like "shall," "may," "and," and "or," because they determine whether a requirement is mandatory or permissive and whether multiple conditions must all be met. Historical notes and amendments often appear at the end of a section.
Using This Page
This page is intended for research and educational use. Lawyers, students, journalists, and compliance professionals can use it as a starting point, but should always verify the current text through an official government source before relying on it for legal advice, filings, or compliance decisions.