22 U.S.C. § 2797a: Denial of transfer of missile equipment or technology by United States persons

exports, transfers, or otherwise engages in the trade of any item on the MTCR Annex, in violation of the provisions of section 2778 of this title , section 4604 or 4605 1 of title 50 or any regulations or orders issued under any such provisions, 1 See References in Text note below. conspires to or attempts to engage in such export, transfer, or trade, or facilitates such export, transfer, or trade by any other person, United States Government contracts relating to missile equipment or technology; and licenses for the transfer of missile equipment or technology controlled under this chapter. all United States Government contracts, and all export licenses and agreements for items on the United States Munitions List. In the case of any determination made pursuant to subsection (a), the President may pursue any penalty provided in section 2778(c) of this title . In determining whether to apply sanctions under subsection (a) to a United States person involved in the export, transfer, or trade of an item on the MTCR Annex, it should be a rebuttable presumption that such item is designed for use in a missile listed in the MTCR Annex if the President determines that the final destination of the item is a country the government of which the Secretary of State has determined, for purposes of 2 4605(j)(1)(A) 2 So in original. Probably should be followed by “section”. 1 of title 50, has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. the product or service is essential to the national security of the United States; and such person is a sole source supplier of the product or service, the product or service is not available from any alternative reliable supplier, and the need for the product or service cannot be met in a timely manner by improved manufacturing processes or technological developments.