Permits for importation — Us Code Code § 155
Us Code Code § 155 — Permits for importation. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 155. Permits for importation
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to issue permits for the importation into the United States of viruses, serums, toxins, and analogous products, for use in the treatment of domestic animals, which are not worthless, contaminated, dangerous, or harmful.
(Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 145, §1 (part), 37 Stat. 833.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
See note set out under section 151 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of functions of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to agricultural import and entry inspection activities under this chapter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 231, 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
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