§ 1545. Cooperation with travel agencies; publication of information

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1940

   Pub. L. 76–642 § 2 · 54 Stat. 773

   Enacted · 15 U.S.C. § 1545

   (July 19, 1940, ch. 642, § 2, 54 Stat. 773.)

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   (July 19, 1940, ch. 642, § 2, 54 Stat. 773.)

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2. In carrying out the purposes of this Act, the Secretary is Cooperation with tourist, etc., agencies. authorized to cooperate with public and private tourist, travel, and other agencies in the display of exhibits, and in the collection, publication, and dissemination of information with respect to places of interest, routes, transportation facilities, accommodations, and such other matters as he deems advisable and advantageous for the purpose of encouraging, promoting, or developing such travel. Nothing in Graphic materials in foreign languages; distribution. this Act shall prohibit the preparation of graphic materials in foreign languages, designed to call attention to the attractions and places of interest in the United States and to encourage the use of American registered ships and planes. The existing facilities of the United States Government in foreign countries are hereby authorized to assist in the distribution of this material. The Secretary may enter Printing and binding. into contracts with private publishers for such printing and binding as he may deem advisable in carrying out the purposes of this Act. The Secretary is also authorized to make charges for any publications made available to the public pursuant to this Act; and any proceeds from the sale of publications produced by the expenditure of contributed funds shall continue to be available for printing and binding as aforesaid.

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