CHAPTER 2 - THE SEAL

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§ 41 Seal of the United States

The seal heretofore used by the United States in Congress assembled is declared to be the seal of the United States. ( July 30, 1947, ch. 389 , 61 Stat. 643 .)

§ 42 Same; custody and use of

The Secretary of State shall have the custody and charge of such seal. Except as provided by section 2902(a) of title 5 , the seal shall not be affixed to any instrument without the special warrant of the President therefor. ( July 30, 1947, ch. 389 , 61 Stat. 643 ; Pub. L. 89–554, § 2(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 608 .)