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5 U.S.C. 502: Administrative practice; Reserves and National GuardsmenText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 5-ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
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§502. Administrative practice; Reserves and National Guardsmen

Membership in a reserve component of the armed forces or in the National Guard does not prevent an individual from practicing his civilian profession or occupation before, or in connection with, an agency of the United States.

( Pub. L. 89–554 , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 381 .)

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5 U.S.C. 30r(c) (2d sentence).

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 29(c) (2d sentence), 70A Stat. 632.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.