2016 US Code
Title 5 - Government Organization and Employees
Part I - The Agencies Generally
Chapter 5 - Administrative Procedure
Subchapter I - General Provisions
Sec. 501 - Advertising practice; restrictions

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Citation 5 U.S.C. § 501 (2016)
Section Name §501. Advertising practice; restrictions
Section Text

An individual, firm, or corporation practicing before an agency of the United States may not use the name of a Member of either House of Congress or of an individual in the service of the United States in advertising the business.

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

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Statutes at Large

5 U.S.C. 101. Apr. 27, 1916, ch. 89, §1, 39 Stat. 54.

The words "may not" are substituted for "It shall be unlawful for". The words "agency of the United States" are substituted for "any department or office of the Government". The words "an individual in the service of the United States" are substituted for "officer of the Government" in view of the definitions in sections 2104 and 2105.

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
PART I - THE AGENCIES GENERALLY
CHAPTER 5 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 501 - Advertising practice; restrictions
Contains section 501
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 39 Stat. 54
80 Stat. 381
Public Law References Public Law 89-554
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