§ 822. — Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 14USC822]
TITLE 14--COAST GUARD
PART II--COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY
CHAPTER 23--COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
Sec. 822. Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard as
authorized by the Commandant, in performing any Coast Guard function,
power, duty, role, mission, or operation authorized by law.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 104-324, title IV,
Sec. 402(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3923.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., Sec. 261 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8,
title I, Sec. 2, 55 Stat. 9; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, Sec. 1, 58 Stat.
759).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No.
557.
Amendments
1996--Pub. L. 104-324 inserted ``of the Coast Guard Auxiliary''
after ``Purpose'' in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior
to amendment, text read as follows: ``The purpose of the Auxiliary is to
assist the Coast Guard:
``(a) to promote safety and to effect rescues on and over the
high seas and on navigable waters;
``(b) to promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and
yachts;
``(c) to foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance
with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of
motorboats and yachts; and
``(d) to facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.''
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 821 of this title.
