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28 U.S.C. 525: Procurement of law books, reference books, and periodicals; sale and exchangeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 28-JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 31-THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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§525. Procurement of law books, reference books, and periodicals; sale and exchange

In the procurement of law books, reference books, and periodicals, the Attorney General may exchange or sell similar items and apply the exchange allowances or proceeds of such sales in whole or in part payment therefor.

(Added Pub. L. 89–554, § 4(c) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 615 .)

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5 U.S.C. 341e.

July 28, 1950, ch. 503, § 3, 64 Stat. 380.

The words “Attorney General” are substituted for “Department of Justice”.