Publishing Regulations Issued By the Secretary of State of the United States on November 10 and 25, 1939, Under Section 2 (C) and (I) of the Joint Resolution of Congress Approved November 4, 1939, and Departmental Order No. 831
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Publishing Regulations Issued By the Secretary of State of the United States on November 10 and 25, 1939, Under Section 2 (C) and (I) of the Joint Resolution of Congress Approved November 4, 1939, and Departmental Order No. 831
Proclamation No. 511
February 9, 1940
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Summary of the Law:Regulations Issued by the U.S. Secretary of State under the Neutrality Act of 1939
- Exemptions from Transfer of Title Requirements (Section 2(c)):
• Personal effects and household goods intended for personal use of U.S. citizens traveling on valid passports. [Section 1(1)]
• Articles or materials exported for relief purposes by the American Red Cross or authorized organizations. [Section 1(2)]
- Exemptions from Transport Restrictions (Section 2(e)):
• Arms and ammunition intended exclusively for sporting or scientific purposes, carried on person or in baggage. [Section 1(3)]
- Transit Shipments Exemption:
• Articles and materials originating outside the U.S. and shipped through the U.S. in bond or in transit, not consigned to U.S. citizens or agents, are exempt from transfer of title declaration. [Section 1(4)]
- Filing Requirements for Transfer of Title Declaration:
• Shippers must file the sworn declaration required by Section 2(c) with the Collector of Port before exportation. [Section 2(5)]
• Vessels may be cleared if the Collector is satisfied with the transfer of title, even if declarations are not filed. [Section 2(5)]
• Failures to file declarations shall be referred to the U.S. Attorney. [Section 2(5)]
- Travel Regulations for Dual Nationals:
• Individuals with U.S. and foreign nationality, habitually residing in the foreign state, may travel on belligerent vessels across specified waters using the foreign passport without U.S. endorsement, understanding they will seek protection from the foreign state. [Section 3]
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Publishing Regulations Issued By the Secretary of State of the United States on November 10 and 25, 1939, Under Section 2 (C) and (I) of the Joint Resolution of Congress Approved November 4, 1939, and Departmental Order No. 831
Proclamation No. 511
•February 9, 1940
MALACAÑANG PALACEManila
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Proclamation No. 511
PUBLISHING REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE UNITED STATES ON NOVEMBER 10 AND 25, 1939, UNDER SECTION 2 (c) AND (i) OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS APPROVED NOVEMBER 4, 1939, AND DEPARTMENTAL ORDER NO. 831.
Whereas the Secretary of State of the United States did on November 10 and 25, 1939, issue the following regulations:
"November 10, 1939
No. 857
1. "REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 2 (c) AND (i) OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS APPROVED NOVEMBER 4, 1939.
"On November 4, 1939, the President issued a proclamation under the authority of section 1 of the joint resolution of Congress approved on that same day finding that a state of war exists between Germany and France; Poland; and the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Union of South Africa and thereby making applicable to the export or transport to those countries of any articles or materials (except copyrighted articles or materials) the provisions of section 2 (c), (d),...
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