18 USC 229E - Requests for military assistance to enforce prohibition in certain emergencies

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 229E.

Requests for military assistance to enforce prohibition in certain emergencies

The Attorney General may request the Secretary of Defense to provide assistance under section 382 of title 10 1

1

 See References in Text note below.

in support of Department of Justice activities relating to the enforcement of section 229 of this title in an emergency situation involving a chemical weapon. The authority to make such a request may be exercised by another official of the Department of Justice in accordance with section 382(f)(2) of title 10.1

(Added Pub. L. 105–277, div. I, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–869.)

cite as: 18 USC 229E