Federal · Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees
5 U.S.C. § 2903: Oath; authority to administer
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The oath of office required by section 3331 of this title may be administered by an individual authorized by the laws of the United States or local law to administer oaths in the State, District, or territory or possession of the United States where the oath is administered. the oath of office required by section 3331 of this title , incident to entrance into the executive branch; or any other oath required by law in connection with employment in the executive branch. the Vice President; or an individual authorized by local law to administer oaths in the State, District, or territory or possession of the United States where the oath is administered.
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