5 U.S.C. § 501 - Advertising practice; restrictions

• Cite as: 5 U.S.C. § 501

An individual, firm, or corporation practicing before an agency of the United States may not use the name of a Member of either House of Congress or of an individual in the service of the United States in advertising the business.

Cite as 5 U.S.C. § 501

Source: Pub. L. 89-554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 381.

Notes from the Office of Law Revision Counsel

current through 10/12/2021

The words "may not" are substituted for "It shall be unlawful for". The words "agency of the United States" are substituted for "any department or office of the Government". The words "an individual in the service of the United States" are substituted for "officer of the Government" in view of the definitions in sections 2104 and 2105.