source:
  type: regulation
  id: scra-50usc-3955
  authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955 — Termination of residential or motor vehicle leases
  description: '50 U.S.C. §3955 grants a servicemember the right to terminate covered

    residential, business, agricultural, or motor-vehicle leases on the

    triggers and in the manner specified.

    '
obligations:
- id: scra-50usc-3955-a
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-a
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)
  description: '(a): (a) Termination (1) Termination by lessee The lessee on a lease described in subsection
    (b) may, at the lessee’s option, terminate the lease at any time after— (A) the lessee’s entry into
    military service ; (B) the date of the lessee’s military orders described in paragraph (1)(B) or (2)(B)
    of subse…'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
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    paragraph_quote: (a) Termination (1) Termination by lessee The lessee on a lease described in subsection
      (b) may, at the lessee’s option, terminate the lease at any time after— (A) the lessee’s entry into
      military service ; (B) the date of the lessee’s military orders described in paragraph (1)(B) or
      (2)(B) of subsection (b), as the case may be; or (C) the date of the lessee’s stop movement order
      described in paragraph (1)(C) or (2)(C) of subsection (b), as the case may be. (2) Joint leases
      A lessee’s termination of a lease pursuant to this subsection shall terminate any obligation a dependent
      of the lessee may have under the lease. (3) Death of lessee The spouse or dependent of the lessee
      on a lease described in subsection (b) may terminate the lease during the one-year period beginning
      on the date of the death of the lessee, if the lessee dies while in military service or while performing
      full-time National Guard duty, active Guard and Reserve duty, or inactive-duty training (as such
      terms are defined in section 101(d) of title 10 ). (4) Catastrophic injury or illness of lessee
      (A) Termination If the lessee on a lease described in subsection (b) incurs a catastrophic injury
      or illness during a period of military service or while performing covered service, during the one-year
      period beginning on the date on which the lessee incurs such injury or illness—
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(i)
  description: '(i): (i) the lessee may terminate the lease; or (ii) in the case of a lessee who lacks
    the mental capacity to contract or to manage his or her own affairs (including disbursement of funds
    without limitation) due to such injury or illness, the spouse or dependent of the lessee may terminate
    the lease. (B)…'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
    snapshot_id: 8a219e360eed123d
    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
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    paragraph_quote: '(i) the lessee may terminate the lease; or (ii) in the case of a lessee who lacks
      the mental capacity to contract or to manage his or her own affairs (including disbursement of funds
      without limitation) due to such injury or illness, the spouse or dependent of the lessee may terminate
      the lease. (B) Definitions In this paragraph:'
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(i)
  description: '(i): (i) The term “ catastrophic injury or illness ” has the meaning given that term in
    section 439(g) of title 37 . (ii) The term “ covered service ” means full-time National Guard duty,
    active Guard and Reserve duty, or inactive-duty training (as such terms are defined in section 101(d)
    of title 10 ).'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
    snapshot_id: 8a219e360eed123d
    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: (i) The term “ catastrophic injury or illness ” has the meaning given that term in
      section 439(g) of title 37 . (ii) The term “ covered service ” means full-time National Guard duty,
      active Guard and Reserve duty, or inactive-duty training (as such terms are defined in section 101(d)
      of title 10 ).
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-b
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-b
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(b)
  description: '(b): (b) Covered leases This section applies to the following leases: (1) Leases of premises
    A lease of premises occupied, or intended to be occupied, by a servicemember or a servicemember ’s
    dependents for a residential, professional, business, agricultural, or similar purpose if— (A) the
    lease is execu…'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
    snapshot_id: 8a219e360eed123d
    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: '(b) Covered leases This section applies to the following leases: (1) Leases of premises
      A lease of premises occupied, or intended to be occupied, by a servicemember or a servicemember
      ’s dependents for a residential, professional, business, agricultural, or similar purpose if— (A)
      the lease is executed by or on behalf of a person who thereafter and during the term of the lease
      enters military service ; (B) the servicemember , while in military service , executes the lease
      and thereafter receives military orders for a permanent change of station or to deploy with a military
      unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period of not less than 90 days;
      or (C) the servicemember , while in military service —'
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(i)
  description: '(i): (i) executes a lease upon receipt of military orders for a permanent change of station
    or to deploy with a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period
    of not less than 90 days; and (ii) thereafter receives a stop movement order issued by the Secretary
    concerne…'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
    snapshot_id: 8a219e360eed123d
    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: (i) executes a lease upon receipt of military orders for a permanent change of station
      or to deploy with a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a
      period of not less than 90 days; and (ii) thereafter receives a stop movement order issued by the
      Secretary concerned in response to a local, national, or global emergency, effective for an indefinite
      period or for a period of not less than 30 days, which prevents the servicemember or servicemember’
      s dependents from occupying the lease for a residential, professional, business, agricultural, or
      similar purpose. (2) Leases of motor vehicles A lease of a motor vehicle used, or intended to be
      used, by a servicemember or a servicemember ’s dependents for personal or business transportation
      if— (A) the lease is executed by or on behalf of a person who thereafter and during the term of
      the lease enters military service under a call or order specifying a period of not less than 180
      days (or who enters military service under a call or order specifying a period of 180 days or less
      and who, without a break in service, receives orders extending the period of military service to
      a period of not less than 180 days); (B) the servicemember , while in military service , executes
      the lease and thereafter receives military orders —
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(i)
  description: '(i): (i) for a change of permanent station— (I) from a location in the continental United
    States to a location outside the continental United States ; or (II) from a location in a State outside
    the continental United States to any location outside that State; or (ii) to deploy with a military
    unit, or as…'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
    snapshot_id: 8a219e360eed123d
    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: (i) for a change of permanent station— (I) from a location in the continental United
      States to a location outside the continental United States ; or (II) from a location in a State
      outside the continental United States to any location outside that State; or (ii) to deploy with
      a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period of not less
      than 180 days; or (C) the servicemember , while in military service —
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(i)
  description: '(i): (i) executes a lease upon receipt of military orders described in subparagraph (B);
    and (ii) thereafter receives a stop movement order issued by the Secretary concerned in response to
    a local, national, or global emergency, effective for an indefinite period or for a period of not
    less than 30 days,…'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
    snapshot_id: 8a219e360eed123d
    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: (i) executes a lease upon receipt of military orders described in subparagraph (B);
      and (ii) thereafter receives a stop movement order issued by the Secretary concerned in response
      to a local, national, or global emergency, effective for an indefinite period or for a period of
      not less than 30 days, which prevents the servicemember, or the servicemember’ s dependents, from
      using the vehicle for personal or business transportation.
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-c
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-c
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(c)
  description: '(c): (c) Manner of termination (1) In general Termination of a lease under subsection
    (a) is made— (A) by delivery by the lessee of written notice of such termination, and a copy of the
    servicemember ’s military orders , to the lessor (or the lessor’s grantee), or to the lessor’s agent
    (or the agent’s gr…'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
    snapshot_id: 8a219e360eed123d
    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
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    paragraph_quote: (c) Manner of termination (1) In general Termination of a lease under subsection
      (a) is made— (A) by delivery by the lessee of written notice of such termination, and a copy of
      the servicemember ’s military orders , to the lessor (or the lessor’s grantee), or to the lessor’s
      agent (or the agent’s grantee); and (B) in the case of a lease of a motor vehicle , by return of
      the motor vehicle by the lessee to the lessor (or the lessor’s grantee), or to the lessor’s agent
      (or the agent’s grantee), not later than 15 days after the date of the delivery of written notice
      under subparagraph (A). (2) Delivery of notice Delivery of notice under paragraph (1)(A) may be
      accomplished— (A) by hand delivery; (B) by private business carrier; (C) by placing the written
      notice in an envelope with sufficient postage and with return receipt requested, and addressed as
      designated by the lessor (or the lessor’s grantee) or to the lessor’s agent (or the agent’s grantee),
      and depositing the written notice in the United States mails; or (D) by electronic means, including—
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-i
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(i)
  description: '(i): (i) the direct delivery of material to an electronic address designated by the lessor
    (or the lessor’s grantee) or the lessor’s agent (or the agent’s grantee); (ii) the posting of material
    to a website or other internet or electronic-based information repository to which access has been
    granted to t…'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
    snapshot_id: 8a219e360eed123d
    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: (i) the direct delivery of material to an electronic address designated by the lessor
      (or the lessor’s grantee) or the lessor’s agent (or the agent’s grantee); (ii) the posting of material
      to a website or other internet or electronic-based information repository to which access has been
      granted to the lessee, the lessor (or the lessor’s grantee), or the lessor’s agent (or the agent’s
      grantee); and (iii) other electronic means reasonably calculated to ensure actual receipt of the
      material by the lessor (or the lessor’s grantee) or the lessor’s agent (or the agent’s grantee).
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-d
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-d
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(d)
  description: '(d): (d) Effective date of lease termination (1) Lease of premises (A) Entrance to military
    service, permanent change of station, or deployment In the case of a lease described in subparagraph
    (A) or (B) of subsection (b)(1) that provides for monthly payment of rent, termination of the lease
    under subsec…'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
    snapshot_id: 8a219e360eed123d
    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: (d) Effective date of lease termination (1) Lease of premises (A) Entrance to military
      service, permanent change of station, or deployment In the case of a lease described in subparagraph
      (A) or (B) of subsection (b)(1) that provides for monthly payment of rent, termination of the lease
      under subsection (a) is effective 30 days after the first date on which the next rental payment
      is due and payable after the date on which the notice under subsection (c) is delivered. In the
      case of any other lease described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1) termination
      of the lease under subsection (a) is effective on the last day of the month following the month
      in which the notice is delivered. (B) Stop movement orders In the case of a lease described in subsection
      (b)(1)(C), termination of the lease under subsection (a) is effective on the date on which the requirements
      of subsection (c) are met for such termination. (2) Lease of motor vehicles In the case of a lease
      described in subsection (b)(2), termination of the lease under subsection (a) is effective on the
      day on which the requirements of subsection (c) are met for such termination.
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-e
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-e
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(e)
  description: '(e): (e) Arrearages and other obligations and liabilities (1) Leases of premises Rent
    amounts for a lease described in subsection (b)(1) that are unpaid for the period preceding the effective
    date of the lease termination shall be paid on a prorated basis. The lessor may not impose an early
    termination c…'
  type: dont
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
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    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: (e) Arrearages and other obligations and liabilities (1) Leases of premises Rent
      amounts for a lease described in subsection (b)(1) that are unpaid for the period preceding the
      effective date of the lease termination shall be paid on a prorated basis. The lessor may not impose
      an early termination charge, but any taxes, summonses, or other obligations and liabilities of the
      lessee in accordance with the terms of the lease, including reasonable charges to the lessee for
      excess wear, that are due and unpaid at the time of termination of the lease shall be paid by the
      lessee. (2) Leases of motor vehicles Lease amounts for a lease described in subsection (b)(2) that
      are unpaid for the period preceding the effective date of the lease termination shall be paid on
      a prorated basis. The lessor may not impose an early termination charge, but any taxes, summonses,
      title and registration fees, or other obligations and liabilities of the lessee in accordance with
      the terms of the lease, including reasonable charges to the lessee for excess wear or use and mileage,
      that are due and unpaid at the time of termination of the lease shall be paid by the lessee.
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-f
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-f
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(f)
  description: '(f): (f) Rent paid in advance Rents or lease amounts paid in advance for a period after
    the effective date of the termination of the lease shall be refunded to the lessee by the lessor (or
    the lessor’s assignee or the assignee’s agent) within 30 days of the effective date of the termination
    of the lease.'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
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    paragraph_quote: (f) Rent paid in advance Rents or lease amounts paid in advance for a period after
      the effective date of the termination of the lease shall be refunded to the lessee by the lessor
      (or the lessor’s assignee or the assignee’s agent) within 30 days of the effective date of the termination
      of the lease.
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-g
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-g
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(g)
  description: '(g): (g) Relief to lessor Upon application by the lessor to a court before the termination
    date provided in the written notice, relief granted by this section to a servicemember may be modified
    as justice and equity require.'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
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  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
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    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: (g) Relief to lessor Upon application by the lessor to a court before the termination
      date provided in the written notice, relief granted by this section to a servicemember may be modified
      as justice and equity require.
    drafter_attestation: Verbatim subsection of 50 U.S.C. §3955 from Cornell LII snapshot 8a219e360eed123d;
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  judgment: false
- id: scra-50usc-3955-h
  canonical_id: scra-50usc-3955-h
  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(h)
  description: '(h): (h) Misdemeanor Any person who knowingly seizes, holds, or detains the personal effects,
    security deposit, or other property of a servicemember or a servicemember ’s dependent who lawfully
    terminates a lease covered by this section, or who knowingly interferes with the removal of such property
    from …'
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - section-complete
  - usc-statute
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: 50 U.S.C. §3955(a)(1)
    source_class: scra-statute
    source_url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3955
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    fetched_at: '2026-05-22T18:52:49Z'
    content_hash: sha256:dfb0707ef10c60407c0e17b11b33193abdeaaee9d115af34cbfa8eb3795c2a65
    paragraph_quote: (h) Misdemeanor Any person who knowingly seizes, holds, or detains the personal effects,
      security deposit, or other property of a servicemember or a servicemember ’s dependent who lawfully
      terminates a lease covered by this section, or who knowingly interferes with the removal of such
      property from premises covered by such lease, for the purpose of subjecting or attempting to subject
      any of such property to a claim for rent accruing subsequent to the date of termination of such
      lease, or attempts to do so, shall be fined as provided in title 18, or imprisoned for not more
      than one year, or both.
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  section: 50 U.S.C. §3955(i)
  description: '(i): (i) Definitions In this section: (1) Military orders The term “ military orders ”,
    with respect to a servicemember, means official military orders (including orders for separation or
    retirement), or any notification, certification, or verification from the servicemember’ s commanding
    officer, with r…'
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    paragraph_quote: '(i) Definitions In this section: (1) Military orders The term “ military orders
      ”, with respect to a servicemember, means official military orders (including orders for separation
      or retirement), or any notification, certification, or verification from the servicemember’ s commanding
      officer, with respect to the servicemember’ s current or future military duty status. (2) ConUS
      The term “ continental United States ” means the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.
      (3) Permanent change of station The term “ permanent change of station ” includes separation or
      retirement from military service. (Oct. 17, 1940, ch. 888, title III, § 305, as added Pub. L. 108–189,
      § 1 , Dec. 19, 2003 , 117 Stat. 2848 ; amended Pub. L. 108–454, title VII, § 704 , Dec. 10, 2004
      , 118 Stat. 3624 ; Pub. L. 111–275, title III , §§ 301, 303(b)(5), Oct. 13, 2010 , 124 Stat. 2875
      , 2878; Pub. L. 115–407, title III, § 301 , Dec. 31, 2018 , 132 Stat. 5373 ; Pub. L. 116–92, div.
      A, title V , §§ 545, 546, Dec. 20, 2019 , 133 Stat. 1377 ; Pub. L. 116–158, § 1(a) –(d), Aug. 14,
      2020 , 134 Stat. 706 , 707; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title V, § 549 , Jan. 1, 2021 , 134 Stat. 3620
      ; Pub. L. 116–315, title VII , §§ 7201(a), 7202(a), Jan. 5, 2021 , 134 Stat. 5063 .)'
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