Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 15 : Section 291


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 291. Stamping with words "United States assay", etc., unlawful

      It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, association, or
    corporation engaged in commerce among the several States,
    Territories, District of Columbia, and possessions of the United
    States, or with any foreign country, to stamp any gold, silver, or
    goods manufactured therefrom, and which are intended and used in
    such commerce, with the words "United States assay", or with any
    words, phrases, or devices calculated to convey the impression that
    the United States Government has certified to the fineness or
    quality of such gold or silver, or of the gold or silver contained
    in any of the goods manufactured therefrom. Each and every such
    stamp shall constitute a separate offense.



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