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 PUBLIC LkWS-CHS. 191, 192-MAY 9, 1938 thpopriatn a- SEC. 2. For the purpose of defraying the expenses of such band in Post, p. 1142. attending and giving concerts upon this occasion there is authorized to be appropriated the sum of $2,500, or so much thereof as may be Addtsional allow- necessary, to carry out the provisions of this Act: Provided, That, in ance for living expen- addition to transportation, the leaders and members of the Marine ses . Band be allowed not to exceed $5 per day each for actual living expenses while on this duty, and that the payment of such expenses shall be in addition to the pay and allowances to which they would be entitled while serving at their permanent station. Approved, May 9, 1938. [CHAPTER 192] May 9, 1938 [S. J. Res. 256] [Pub. Res., No. 91J JOINT RESOLUTION To amend the joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution making funds available for the control of incipient or emergency outbreaks of insect pests or plant diseases, including grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, and chinch bugs", approved April 6, 1937. I g it r q d ti Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Instect pet and States of America in Congress assembled, That the joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution making funds available for the control of incipient or emergency outbreaks of insect pests or plant diseases, including grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, and chinch bugs", approved 60Stat. 7. April 6, 1937, is amended to read as follows: "That the Secretary of tCooeration tro of Agriculture, in cooperation with authorities of the States concerned, neipient or emaker- organizations, or individuals, is authorized and directed to apply such methods for the control of incipient or emergency outbreaks of insect pests or plant diseases, including grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, and chinch bugs as may be necessary. Authorized expend- "SEC. 2. Any sums which may be appropriated for such purpose shall be available for expenditure for the employment of persons and means in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, printing, rent out- side the District of Columbia, general administration and supervision, surveys, and the purchase, transportation, and application of poison bait or materials and equipment for control of insect pests or plant diseases, including grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, and chinch bugs, and for the preparation of such poison bait or materials for applica- tion and such other expenses as may be necessary. iaLs andequpment. "SEC. 3 . Materials and equipment for the control of such insect pests and plant diseases may be procured with any sums appropriated to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution without regard to
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the provisions of section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended, and the transportation thereof may be under such conditions and means as shall be determined by the Secretary of Agriculture to be most advantageous. SecntPerationre- "SEC. 4. In the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture, no part of any sums appropriated to carry out the purposes of this joint reso- lution shall be expended for the control of incipient or emergency outbreaks of insect pests or plant diseases in any State until the State concerned has provided the organization or materials and supplies necessary for cooperation with the Federal Government. Indemnities forbid- "SEC. 5 . No part of the sums hereinafter authorized to be appro- priated shall be used to pay the cost or value of farm animals, farm crops, or other property injured or destroyed. Annual appropria- "SEC. 6 . There are hereby authorized to be appropriated annually ions authorized, Pist,p. 1126. such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution." Approved, May 9, 1938. 344 [52 STAT.

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