10 U.S.C. § 4593
Section 4593 · Quarters: heat and light
Amended 1 time on record
Applied in 1 court decisions — leading case Alexander v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (1979)
Most recently applied in Alexander v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (November 1979)
The heat and light necessary for the authorized quarters of members of the Army shall be furnished at the expense of the United States.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
The word “members” is substituted for the words “officers and enlisted men”. The words “under such regulations as the Secretary of the Army may prescribe”, are omitted, since the Secretary has inherent authority to issue regulations appropriate to exercising his statutory function.
Charges for Excess Energy Consumption; Deposit of Proceeds; Applicability; Implementation
Pub. L. 95–82, title V, §507, Aug. 1, 1977, 91 Stat. 372, provided for assessment of charges upon occupants of military family housing facilities for excessive use of energy, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 96–418, title V, §509, title VI, §608, Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1767, 1774, eff. Oct. 1, 1980.