Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§272 Administration of Oaths by Quarantine Officers
Title 42 › CHAPTER 6A — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER II — GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES › Part G — Quarantine and Inspection › § 272
Summary
Medical officers acting as quarantine officers at any port or place in the United States can take sworn statements and administer oaths about matters related to enforcing U.S. quarantine rules.
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Title 42, §272
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Medical officers of the United States, when performing duties as quarantine officers at any port or place within the United States, are authorized to take declarations and administer oaths in matters pertaining to the administration of the quarantine laws and regulations of the United States.
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42 U.S.C. § 272
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102