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44 U.S.C. 1716: Public documents for legations and consulates of United StatesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 44-PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTSCHAPTER 17-DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
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§1716. Public documents for legations and consulates of United States

Only books published by the Government, and usually known by the name of “Public Documents,” may be supplied to a legation or consulate of the United States as are first designated by the Secretary of State, by an order to be recorded in the State Department, as suitable for and required by the legation and consulate.

( Pub. L. 90–620 , Oct. 22, 1968 , 82 Stat. 1281 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 91a (R.S. § 504).