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# 19 U.S.C. § 3908 - Technical assistance

## Text

The President may direct the appropriate agencies of the United States Government to make available technical assistance to countries seeking to implement the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.

(Pub. L. 108–19, § 9, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 635.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateFor effective date of this section, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title.