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# 33 U.S.C. § 3073 - Medical and dental care

## Text

The Secretary may provide medical and dental care, including care in private facilities, for personnel of the Administration entitled to that care by law or regulation.

(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 263, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3093.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Prior ProvisionsProvisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 857–3(b) of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.