§ 7803. Operation of Service

• (a) Canteens operated by the Service shall be primarily for the use and benefit of—
  • (1) veterans hospitalized or domiciled at the facilities at which canteen services are provided; and
  • (2) other veterans who are enrolled under section 1705 of this title .
• (b) Service at such canteens may also be furnished to—
  • (1) personnel of the Department and recognized veterans’ organizations who are employed at a facility at which canteen services are provided and to other persons so employed;
  • (2) the families of persons referred to in paragraph (1) who reside at the facility; and
  • (3) relatives and other persons while visiting a person specified in this section.