§3903 — Title 14 Coast Guard | U.S. Code

Summary

Membership is open to U.S. nationals (as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act) and lawful permanent residents (green card holders). They must either own, alone or with others, a motorboat, yacht, aircraft, or radio station, or have special training or experience the Commandant finds makes them fit for Auxiliary duty. They must also be able to enroll under the applicable rules.

Title 14, §3903

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The Auxiliary shall be composed of nationals of the United States, as defined in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)), and aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20))—

(1)who—

(A)are owners, sole or part, of motorboats, yachts, aircraft, or radio stations; or

(B)by reason of their special training or experience are deemed by the Commandant to be qualified for duty in the Auxiliary; and

(2)who may be enrolled therein pursuant to applicable regulations.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §§ 262, 351 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 3, title III, § 301, 55 Stat. 9, 13; Oct. 26, 1942, ch. 628, 56 Stat. 990; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 2, 58 Stat. 760). All reference to the Philippine Islands is eliminated. Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress,

House Report No. 557

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 823 of this title as this section. 2012—Pub. L. 112–213 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Auxiliary shall be composed of citizens of the United States and its territories and possessions, who are owners, sole or part, of motorboats, yachts, aircraft, or radio stations or who by reason of their special training or experience are deemed by the Commandant to be qualified for duty in the Auxiliary, and who may be enrolled therein pursuant to applicable

Regulations

.”

§3903 Eligibility; Enrollments