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33 U.S.C. 3009: Use of recruiting materials for public relationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 43-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS
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§3009. Use of recruiting materials for public relations

The Secretary may use for public relations purposes of the Department of Commerce any advertising materials developed for use for recruitment and retention of personnel for the commissioned officer corps of the Administration. Any such use shall be under such conditions and subject to such restrictions as the Secretary shall prescribe.

( Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 219 , as added Pub. L. 116–259, title I, § 106(a) , Dec. 23, 2020 , 134 Stat. 1159 .)