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Code · U.S. Code · Title 4 - FLAG AND SEAL, SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, AND THE STATES · CHAPTER 2— THE SEAL · § 42

§ 42. Same; custody and use of

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The Secretary of State shall have the custody and charge of such seal. Except as provided by section 2902(a) of title 5, the seal shall not be affixed to any instrument without the special warrant of the President therefor.
(July 30, 1947, ch. 389, 61 Stat. 643; Pub. L. 89–554, § 2(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 608.)
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  • July 30, 1947, ch. 389
  • 61 Stat. 643
  • Pub. L. 89–554, § 2(a)
  • 80 Stat. 608
  • Pub. L. 89–554
  • 65 Stat. 713
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§ 42
Same; custody and use of
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ActJuly 30, 1947, ch. 389
Stat.61 Stat. 643
Pub. L.Pub. L. 89–554, § 2(a)
Stat.80 Stat. 608
Pub. L.Pub. L. 89–554
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