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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)In general
The following activities shall be exempt from sanctions under sections 9403, 9404, 9405, and 9406 of this title:
(1) Any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.), or to any authorized intelligence activities of the United States.
(2) The admission of an alien to the United States if such admission is necessary to comply with United States obligations under the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, or under the Convention on Consular Relations, done at Vienna April 24, 1963, and entered into force March 19, 1967, or other applicable international obligations of the United States.
(3) The conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or medical devices to Iran or for the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Iran, including engaging in a financial transaction relating to humanitarian assistance or for humanitarian purposes or transporting goods or services that are necessary to carry out operations relating to humanitarian assistance or humanitarian purposes.
(b)Implementation
The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this chapter.
(c)Rule of construction
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).
(d)Definitions
In this section:
(1)Agricultural commodity
The term “agricultural commodity” has the meaning given that term in section 5602 of Title 7.
(2)Good
The term “good” has the meaning given that term in section 4618 of Title 50 (as continued in effect pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)).
(3)Medical device
The term “medical device” has the meaning given the term “device” in section 321 of Title 21.
(4)Medicine
The term “medicine” has the meaning given the term “drug” in section 321 of Title 21.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 22 U.S.C. § 9410 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 22. Foreign Relations and Intercourse § 9410. Exceptions for national security and humanitarian assistance; rule of construction - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-22-foreign-relations-and-intercourse/22-usc-sect-9410/
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