§ 468. — Procurement of personnel.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 14USC468]
TITLE 14--COAST GUARD
PART I--REGULAR COAST GUARD
CHAPTER 13--PAY, ALLOWANCES, AWARDS, AND OTHER RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
Sec. 468. Procurement of personnel
The Coast Guard may expend operating expense funds for recruiting
activities, including but not limited to advertising and entertainment,
in order to--
(1) obtain recruits for the Service and cadet applicants; and
(2) gain support of recruiting objectives from those who may
assist in the recruiting effort.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 531; Pub. L. 104-324, title II,
Sec. 206(b), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3908.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on the following language contained in the Coast Guard
appropriation act for 1949, ``Pay and Allowances'' and preceding years:
``expenses of recruiting for the Coast Guard; advertising for and
obtaining enlisted personnel and applicants for appointment as cadets;''
(June 19, 1948, ch. 558, 62 Stat. 562).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No.
557.
Amendments
1996--Pub. L. 104-324 amended text generally. Prior to amendment,
text read as follows: ``The Coast Guard may make expenditures as
necessary in order to obtain recruits for the service and cadet
applicants, including advertising.''
