§1418. Employment of land and naval forces in protection of rights
As of today
48 U.S.C. § 1418
The President is authorized, at his discretion, to employ the land and naval forces of the United States to protect the rights of the discoverer or of his widow, heir, executor, administrator, or assigns.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(R.S. § 5577.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
R.S. § 5577 derived from act Aug. 18, 1856, ch. 164, § 5, 11 Stat. 120.