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7 U.S.C. 511l: Act of agent as that of principalText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-124 (October 15, 2026).
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 21A-TOBACCO INSPECTION
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§511l. Act of agent as that of principal

In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter; 1 the act; 1 omission, or failure of any agent, officer, or other person acting for or employed by an association, partnership, corporation, or firm, within the scope of his employment or office, shall be deemed to be the act, omission, or failure of the association, partnership, corporation, or firm, as well as that of the person.

( Aug. 23, 1935, ch. 623, § 13 , 49 Stat. 734 .)

1 So in original. The semicolon probably should be a comma.

1 So in original. The semicolon probably should be a comma.