2017 US Code
Title 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Acts and Resolutions; Formalities of Enactment; Repeals; Sealing of Instruments
Sec. 114 - Sealing of instruments

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Citation 1 U.S.C. § 114 (2017)
Section Name ยง114. Sealing of instruments
Section Text

In all cases where a seal is necessary by law to any commission, process, or other instrument provided for by the laws of Congress, it shall be lawful to affix the proper seal by making an impression therewith directly on the paper to which such seal is necessary; which shall be as valid as if made on wax or other adhesive substance.

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(July 30, 1947, ch. 388, 61 Stat. 636.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2 - ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS; FORMALITIES OF ENACTMENT; REPEALS; SEALING OF INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 114 - Sealing of instruments
Contains section 114
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 61 Stat. 636
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