FEDERAL · 44 U.S.C. · Chapter 22

Ownership of Presidential records

44 U.S.C. § 2202
Title44Public Printing and Documents
Chapter22 — PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS

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44 U.S.C. § 2202.

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The United States shall reserve and retain complete ownership, possession, and control of Presidential records; and such records shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

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History

(Added Pub. L. 95–591, §2(a), Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2524.)

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date
Section effective with respect to Presidential records created during a term of office of President beginning on or after Jan. 20, 1981, see section 3 of Pub. L. 95–591, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.

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