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44 U.S.C. 1721: Exchange of documents by heads of departmentsText 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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§1721. Exchange of documents by heads of departments

Heads of departments may exchange surplus documents for other documents and books required by them, when it is to the advantage of the public service.

( Pub. L. 90–620 , Oct. 22, 1968 , 82 Stat. 1282 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 93 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 95, 28 Stat. 623).