49 USC 30144 - Sec. 30144. Importing motor vehicles on a temporary basis

49 USC - US Code - Title 49: Transportation (January 2003)

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US Code - Title 22: Foreign Relations and Intercourse - 22 USC 288 - Sec. 288. 'International organization' defined; authority of President

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(a) General. - Section 30112(a) of this title does not apply to a motor vehicle imported on a temporary basis for personal use by an individual who is a member of - (1)(A) the personnel of the government of a foreign country on assignment in the United States or a member of the Secretariat of a public international organization designated under the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.); and (B) the class of individuals for whom the Secretary of State has authorized free importation of motor vehicles; or (2) the armed forces of a foreign country on assignment in the United States. (b) Verification. - The Secretary of Transportation or the Secretary of the Treasury may require verification, that the Secretary of Transportation considers appropriate, that an individual is a member described under subsection (a) of this section.

The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that a motor vehicle imported under this section will be exported (at no cost to the United States Government) or abandoned to the Government when the individual no longer - (1) resides in the United States; and (2) is a member described under subsection (a) of this section. (c) Sale in the United States. - A motor vehicle imported under this section may not be sold when in the United States.

Historical And Revision Notes

PUB. L. 103-272

Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) Section

30144(a) 15:1397(h) (1st Sept. 9, 1966, Pub. L. sentence). 89-563, 80 Stat. 718, Sec. 108(h); added Oct. 31, 1988, Pub. L. 100-562, Sec. 2(b), 102 Stat. 2823. 30144(b) 15:1397(h) (2d, 3d sentences). 30144(c) 15:1397(h) (last sentence).

In subsection (a)(1)(B), the word "importation" is substituted for "entry" for clarity and consistency in this chapter.

In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words "that an individual is a member described under subsection (a) of this section" are substituted for "such status" for clarity.

The word "imported" is substituted for "entered" for clarity and consistency in this chapter.

In clause (2), the words "a member described under subsection (a) of this section" are substituted for "hold such status" for clarity.

PUB. L. 104-287 This amends 49:30144(a)(1)(A) to correct an erroneous cross-reference.

References In Text

The International Organizations Immunities Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A), is title I of act Dec. 29, 1945, ch. 652, 59 Stat. 669, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter XVIII (Sec. 288 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 288 of Title 22 and Tables.

Amendments

1996 - Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 104-287 substituted "International Organizations" for "International Organization".

Section Referred To In Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 30112, 30142, 30165 of this title.