22 U.S.C. § 3753

Current through P.L. 118-64 (published on www.congress.gov on 05/24/2024), except for [P. L. 118-63]

Section 3753 - Disaster relief

If an emergency arises because of disaster or calamity by flood, hurricane, earthquake, fire, pestilence, or like cause, not foreseen or otherwise provided for, and occurring in the Republic of Panama in such circumstances as to constitute an actual or potential hazard to health, safety, security, or property in the areas and installations made available to the United States pursuant to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements, the Commission may expend funds available to the Commission for such purpose, and utilize or furnish materials, supplies, equipment, and services for relief, assistance, and protection.

22 U.S.C. § 3753

Pub. L. 96-70, title I, §1343, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 483; Pub. L. 100-203, title V, §5428(b), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330-274.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS1987- Pub. L. 100-203 substituted "funds available" for "available funds appropriated".

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1987 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 100-203 effective Jan. 1, 1988, see section 5429 of Pub. L. 100-203 set out as a note under section 3712 of this title.