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Code · U.S. Code · Title 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE · CHAPTER 46— CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY · § 3513

§ 3513. Misuse of Agency name, initials, or seal

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(a)Prohibited acts No person may, except with the written permission of the Director, knowingly use the words “Central Intelligence Agency”, the initials “CIA”, the seal of the Central Intelligence Agency, or any colorable imitation of such words, initials, or seal in connection with any merchandise, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Central Intelligence Agency.
(b)Injunction Whenever it appears to the Attorney General that any person is engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice which constitutes or will constitute conduct prohibited by subsection (a), the Attorney General may initiate a civil proceeding in a district court of the United States to enjoin such act or practice. Such court shall proceed as soon as practicable to the hearing and determination of such action and may, at any time before final determination, enter such restraining orders or prohibitions, or take such other action as is warranted, to prevent injury to the United States or to any person or class of persons for whose protection the action is brought.
(June 20, 1949, ch. 227, § 13, as added Pub. L. 97–89, title V, § 503, Dec. 4, 1981, 95 Stat. 1153.)
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  • June 20, 1949, ch. 227, § 13
  • Pub. L. 97–89, title V, § 503
  • 95 Stat. 1153
  • section 806 of Pub. L. 97–89
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§ 3513
Misuse of Agency name, initials, or seal
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ActJune 20, 1949, ch. 227, § 13
Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–89, title V, § 503
Stat.95 Stat. 1153
Pub. L.section 806 of Pub. L. 97–89
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