Title 44, Public Printing and DocumentsRelease 119-102
§3702 Advertisements Not to Be Published Without Written Authority
Title 44 › CHAPTER 37 — ADVERTISEMENTS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES › § 3702
Summary
Newspaper ads and other notices for government departments or offices must have written permission from the head, and bills won't be paid unless a copy of that permission is attached.
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Title 44, §3702
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Advertisements, notices, or proposals for an executive department of the Government, or for a bureau or office connected with it, may not be published in a newspaper except under written authority from the head of the department; and a bill for advertising or publication may not be paid unless there is presented with the bill a copy of the written authority.
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Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 324 (R.S. § 3828).
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44 U.S.C. § 3702
Title 44, Public Printing and Documents
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102