Title 44, Public Printing and DocumentsRelease 119-102
§512 Approval of Paper Contracts; Time for Performance; Bonds
Title 44 › CHAPTER 5 — PRODUCTION AND PROCUREMENT OF PRINTING AND BINDING › § 512
Summary
Paper contracts must have approval from the Joint Committee on Printing, state a fair time to finish, and include a bond for an amount the Committee approves.
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Title 44, §512
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A contract for furnishing paper is not valid until approved by the Joint Committee on Printing. The award of a contract for furnishing paper shall designate a reasonable time for its performance. The contractor shall give bond in an amount fixed and approved by the Committee.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 8 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 6, 28 Stat. 602; Mar. 3, 1917, ch. 163, § 6, 39 Stat. 1121).
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44 U.S.C. § 512
Title 44, Public Printing and Documents
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102