Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§275a Service charges
Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY › § 275a
Summary
The Secretary must charge for services done under section 273 unless he decides waiving the fee will best serve the government. Fees can be a fixed price or based on costs; the fund that paid for the work can be repaid, or the Secretary can require payment up front and later adjust it when the work is finished if everyone agrees.
Full Legal Text
Title 15, §275a
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The Secretary shall charge for services performed under the authority of section 273 of this title, except in cases where he determines that the interest of the Government would be best served by waiving the charge. Such charges may be based upon fixed prices or costs. The appropriation or fund bearing the cost of the services may be reimbursed, or the Secretary may require advance payment subject to such adjustment on completion of the work as may be agreed upon.
Legislative History
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Editorial Notes
Codification Provisions relating to fees were formerly contained in section 276 of this title.
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15 U.S.C. § 275a
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73