Title 50War and National DefenseRelease 119-73

§206 Suspension of commercial intercourse with part of State in insurrection

Title 50 › Chapter CHAPTER 13— - INSURRECTION › § 206

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

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Trade may be restricted when rebels hold or threaten part of a State not officially in insurrection, under section 205 and as ordered by the Treasury Secretary with the President’s approval.

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Title 50, §206

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Whenever any part of a State not declared to be in insurrection is under the control of insurgents, or is in dangerous proximity to places under their control, all commercial intercourse therein and therewith shall be subject to the prohibitions and conditions of section 205 of this title for such time and to such extent as shall become necessary to protect the public interests, and be directed by the Secretary of the Treasury, with the approval of the President.

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Codification R.S. § 5302 derived from act July 2, 1864, ch. 225, § 5, 13 Stat. 376.

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50 U.S.C. § 206

Title 50War and National Defense

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73