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46 U.S.C. 105: Consular officerText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS

§105. Consular officer

In this title, the term “consular officer” means an officer or employee of the United States Government designated under regulations to issue visas.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 4 , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1486 .)

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46:2101(6).