33 U.S.C. § 4234

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
Section 4234 - Judges
(a) Appointment

The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as provided in subsection (b), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition.

(b) Determination by the Secretary

The judges appointed under subsection (a) shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year, none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award.

33 U.S.C. § 4234

Pub. L. 116-224, title I, §124, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1083.