References in Text
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is [Pub. L. 93–288], May 22, 1974, [88 Stat. 143], which is classified principally to chapter 68 (§ 5121 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of Title 42 and Tables.
Amendments
2004—Subsec. (a). [Pub. L. 108–311] inserted “Robert T. Stafford” before “Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act”.
1988—Subsec. (a). [Pub. L. 100–707] substituted “and Emergency Assistance Act” for “Act of 1974”.
1976—[Pub. L. 94–455] struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.
1974—Subsec. (a). [Pub. L. 93–288] substituted “Disaster Relief Act of 1974” for “Disaster Relief Act of 1970”.
1970—Subsec. (a). [Pub. L. 91–606] substituted “Disaster Relief Act of 1970” for “Act of September 30, 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1855)”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1974 Amendment
Amendment by [Pub. L. 93–288] effective Apr. 1, 1974, see [section 605 of Pub. L. 93–288], formerly set out as an Effective Date note under section 5121 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
Effective Date of 1970 Amendment
Amendment by [Pub. L. 91–606] effective Dec. 31, 1970, see [section 304 of Pub. L. 91–606], set out as a note under section 165 of this title.
Effective Date
Section effective Sept. 3, 1958, see [section 210(a)(1) of Pub. L. 85–859], set out as a note under section 5001 of this title.
Losses of Tobacco Products Caused by Disaster
[Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 209], Sept. 2, 1958, [72 Stat. 1434], authorized payments, without interest, of amounts equal to internal revenue taxes and customs duties paid by persons suffering a major disaster, pursuant to former [act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125], [64 Stat. 1109], for disasters occurring in the United States after Dec. 31, 1954, and before Sept. 2, 1958, in respect to tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes; specified persons to whom the payments would be made and the procedure for allowance of claims; required the destruction of such tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes under supervision; and made other laws applicable to such payments insofar as not inconsistent with [section 209 of Pub. L. 85–859].