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Code · U.S. Code · Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE · CHAPTER 84— DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY · SUBCHAPTER II— ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT · § 7142a

§ 7142a. Designation of American Museum of Science and Energy

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(a)In general The Museum—
(1)is designated as the “American Museum of Science and Energy”; and
(2)shall be the official museum of science and energy of the United States.
(b)References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Museum is deemed to be a reference to the “American Museum of Science and Energy”.
(c)Property of the United States
(1)In general The name “American Museum of Science and Energy” is declared the property of the United States.
(2)Use The Museum shall have the sole right throughout the United States and its possessions to have and use the name “American Museum of Science and Energy”.
(3)Effect on other rights This subsection shall not be construed to conflict or interfere with established or vested rights.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 401], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–266.)
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  • Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 401]
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§ 7142a
Designation of American Museum of Science and Energy
Pub. L.Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 401]
Stat.114 Stat. 2763
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