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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Compilation 10422 · Sec. 235

Sec. 235. DUTIES OF CONSULAR OFFICERS REGARDING MAJOR DISASTERS AND INCIDENTS ABROAD AFFECTING UNITED STATES CITIZENS

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## SEC. 235 DUTIES OF CONSULAR OFFICERS REGARDING MAJOR DISASTERS AND INCIDENTS ABROAD AFFECTING UNITED STATES CITIZENS Section 43 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2715) is amended— ####
(1)by inserting “(a) Authority.—” before “In”; ####
(2)by striking “disposition of personal effects.” in the last sentence and inserting “disposition of personal estates pursuant to section 43B of this Act.”; and ####
(3)by adding at the end the following new subsection: > > ### “(b) Definitions > > For purposes of this section and sections 43A and 43B, the term ‘**consular officer**’ includes any United States citizen employee of the Department of State who is designated by the Secretary of State to perform consular services pursuant to such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe.” > .
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