Title 44 — Public Printing and DocumentsRelease 119-73not60
§513 Comparison of Paper and Envelopes with Standard Quality
Title 44 › Chapter 5— PRODUCTION AND PROCUREMENT OF PRINTING AND BINDING › § 513
Summary
Director of the Government Publishing Office must inspect each lot of contractor-delivered paper and envelopes to see if they meet the quality standard set by the Joint Committee on Printing; nonconforming lots cannot be accepted unless the Committee approves acceptance at a reduced price.
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Title 44, §513
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The Director of the Government Publishing Office shall compare every lot of paper and envelopes delivered by a contractor with the standard of quality fixed upon by the Joint Committee on Printing, and may not accept paper or envelopes which do not conform to it in every particular. A lot of delivered paper or envelopes which does not conform to the standard of quality may be accepted by the Committee at a discount that in its opinion is sufficient to protect the interests of the Government.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 9 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 7, 28 Stat. 602; June 20, 1936, ch. 630, title VIII, § 13, 49 Stat. 1553).
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2014—Pub. L. 113–235 substituted “Director of the Government Publishing Office” for “Public Printer”.
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Citation
44 U.S.C. § 513
Title 44 — Public Printing and Documents
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60