4 U.S.C. § 42

Same; custody and use of

The Secretary of State shall have the custody and charge of such seal. Except as provided by section 2902(a) of title 5 , the seal shall not be affixed to any instrument without the special warrant of the President therefor.

( July 30, 1947, ch. 389 , 61 Stat. 643 ; Pub. L. 89–554, § 2(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 608 .)