Private Law 83–412

That the Secretary

Montgomery of San Francisco, Inc.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,197.97 to Montgomery of San Francisco, Incorporated, of San Francisco, California, in full settlement of all claims against the United States as a refund of the customs duty and excise tax paid on copper tubing purchased in Japan. Such tubing arrived in the United States and after both the duty and excess tax were paid was reshipped to Brazil: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.