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§4332 Hearings on Claims; Rules and Regulations; Delegation of Powers

Title 50 › Chapter 53— TRADING WITH THE ENEMY › § 4332

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The officer or agency that handles claims under sections 4309(a), 4329, and 4331 must be able to hold hearings, set rules about how claims are filed and proved, and manage the claim process. They may require witnesses to appear, have people swear to tell the truth, and question witnesses. The officer or agency can let subordinate officers carry out these powers.

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Title 50, §4332

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The officer or agency empowered to entertain claims under section 4309(a), 4329, and 4331 of this title shall have power to hold such hearings as may be deemed necessary; to prescribe rules and regulations governing the form and contents of claims, the proof thereof, and all other matters related to proceedings on such claims; and in connection with such proceedings to issue subpenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses. Such powers, and any other powers conferred upon such officer or agency by section 4309(a), 4329, and 4331 of this title may be exercised through subordinate officers designated by such officer or agency.

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Editorial Notes

Codification Section was formerly classified to section 35 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Prior to classification as section 35, section was formerly classified to section 620 of the former Appendix to this title.

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50 U.S.C. § 4332

Title 50War and National Defense

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60