Federal · Title 46 — Shipping

46 U.S.C. § 57504: Charter or sale of vessels acquired by Department of Transportation

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Vessels transferred to or otherwise acquired by the Department of Transportation in any manner may be chartered or sold by the Secretary of Transportation as provided in this chapter.

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