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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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