Federal · Title 4 — Flag and Seal, Seat of Government, and the States
4 U.S.C. § 42: Same; custody and use of
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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.
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