22 USC 2349bb-6 - Safeguarding and elimination of conventional arms

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 31, 2025

§ 2349bb–6.

Safeguarding and elimination of conventional arms

(a)

In general

(b)

Elements

The activities authorized under subsection (a) may include the following:

(1)

Humanitarian demining activities.

(2)

The elimination or securing of MANPADS.

(3)

The elimination or securing of other conventional weapons.

(4)

Assistance to countries in the safe handling and proper storage of MANPADS and other conventional weapons.

(5)

Cooperative programs with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other international organizations to assist countries in the safe handling and proper storage or elimination of MANPADS and other conventional weapons.

(6)

The utilization of funds for the elimination or safeguarding of MANPADS and other conventional weapons.

(7)

Activities to secure and safeguard MANPADS and other conventional weapons.

(8)

Actions to ensure that equipment and funds, including security upgrades at locations for the storage or disposition of MANPADS and other conventional weapons and related equipment that are determined by the Secretary of State to pose a proliferation threat, continue to be used for authorized purposes.

(c)

Rule of construction

(Pub. L. 109–472, § 11, Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3557.)

cite as: 22 USC 2349bb-6