2019 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 55 - Department of Agriculture
Sec. 2274a - Firearm authority of employees conducting field work in remote locations

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Citation 7 U.S.C. § 2274a (2019)
Section Name §2274a. Firearm authority of employees conducting field work in remote locations
Section Text

On and after December 8, 2004, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to permit employees of the United States Department of Agriculture to carry and use firearms for personal protection while conducting field work in remote locations in the performance of their official duties.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 108–447, div. A, title VII, §742, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 2844.)

Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Pub.L. 108–199, div. A, title VII, §745, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 37.

Pub.L. 108–7, div. A, title VII, §753, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 45.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 55 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Sec. 2274a - Firearm authority of employees conducting field work in remote locations
Contains section 2274a
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 117 Stat. 45
118 Stat. 2844, 37
Public Law References Public Law 108-7, Public Law 108-199, Public Law 108-447
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