7-U.S.C.-2273

§2273 – Local Search and Rescue Operations

Pathway

Title 7 > Chapter 55 > Section 2273

Details

• Reference: Section 2273
• Legend: §2273 – Local Search and Rescue Operations
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

The Secretary of Agriculture may assist, through the use of Soil Conservation Service personnel, vehicles, communication equipment, and other equipment or materials available to the Secretary, in local search and rescue operations when requested by responsible local public authorities. Such assistance may be provided in emergencies caused by tornadoes, fires, floods, snowstorms, earthquakes, and similar disasters.

(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, §1550, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1344.)

Effective Date

Section effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

7-U.S.C.-2263 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Agriculture

In this entry about 7-U.S.C.-2263, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to agriculture in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States agriculture-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

Topic Map

• Browse the Topic Map in relation with Title 7 (Agriculture) guided by subject interests.