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title: "46 U.S.C. § 51904"
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title_number: 46
title_name: "SHIPPING"
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# 46 U.S.C. § 51904 - Presentation to representatives

## Text

If an individual to be issued an award under this chapter is unable to accept the award personally, the Secretary of Transportation may present the award to an appropriate representative.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1585.)

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 5190446 App.:2004(b).Pub. L. 100–324, § 5(b), May 30, 1988, 102 Stat. 577.