Title 15Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73

§57c–2 Reimbursement of expenses

Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 2— - FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION; PROMOTION OF EXPORT TRADE AND PREVENTION OF UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION › § 57c–2

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Commission may accept money or goods paid by or for domestic or foreign law-enforcement agencies to cover its expenses despite other laws; payments reimburse its appropriated funds.

Full Legal Text

Title 15, §57c–2

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The Commission may accept payment or reimbursement, in cash or in kind, from a domestic or foreign law enforcement agency, or payment or reimbursement made on behalf of such agency, for expenses incurred by the Commission, its members, or employees in carrying out any activity pursuant to a statute administered by the Commission without regard to any other provision of law. Any such payments or reimbursements shall be considered a reimbursement to the appropriated funds of the Commission.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Repeal of SectionFor repeal of section by section 13 of Pub. L. 109–455, see

Effective Date

of Repeal note below.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 26 of act Sept. 26, 1914, was renumbered section 28 and is classified to section 58 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

of Repeal Section repealed effective Sept. 30, 2027, see section 13 of Pub. L. 109–455, as amended, set out as a Termination Date of 2006 Amendment note under section 44 of this title.

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Citation

15 U.S.C. § 57c–2

Title 15Commerce and Trade

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73