Us Code § 4224 - Fees; accounting; stamps
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§ 4224. Fees; accounting; stamps
The provisions of sections 1196 1 and 4223 of this title, relative to official fees and the method of accounting therefor shall apply to diplomatic officers below the grade of minister and to consular officers.
(May 24, 1924, ch. 182, §18, formerly §11, 43 Stat. 142, renumbered and amended Feb. 23, 1931, ch. 276, §7, 46 Stat. 1209.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 1196 of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by act June 28, 1955, ch. 196, 69 Stat. 187.
Codification
Section was not enacted as part of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 which comprises this chapter.
Section was formerly classified to section 812 of this title, and prior thereto to section 13 of this title.
Amendments
1931—Act Feb. 23, 1931, substituted "shall apply to diplomatic officers below the grade of minister and to consular officers" for "shall include both branches of the Foreign Service".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1931 Amendment
Act May 24, 1924, ch. 182, §37, as added act Feb. 23, 1931, ch. 276, §7, 46 Stat. 1217, provided: "That this Act [see Tables for classification] shall take effect on July 1, 1931."
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