10 U.S. Code § 8626 - Navy Reserve yacht pennant

The Secretary of the Navy shall prescribe a suitable pennant to be known as the Navy Reserve yacht pennant. This pennant may be flown by a yacht or similar vessel if—

(1) the vessel is documented under the laws of the United States;

(2) the vessel has been designated by the Secretary, under such regulations as he prescribes, as suitable for service as a naval auxiliary in time of war; and

(3) the captain or owner of the vessel is a member of the Navy.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 447, § 7226; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, § 515(b)(1)(U), (3)(E), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3233, 3234; renumbered § 8626, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1836.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
7226	50 U.S.C. 1049.	July 9, 1952, ch. 608, § 410, 66 Stat. 499.

In clause (3) the words “or Naval Reserve” are omitted as surplusage, since the Navy includes the Naval Reserve.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 7226 of this title as this section.

2006—Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(b)(3)(E), substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve” in section catchline.

Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(b)(1)(U), substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve” in introductory provisions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.