§ 302. Scope of delegation of functions

Statutory text

The authority conferred by this chapter shall apply to any function vested in the President by law if such law does not affirmatively prohibit delegation of the performance of such function as herein provided for, or specifically designate the officer or officers to whom it may be delegated. This chapter shall not be deemed to limit or derogate from any existing or inherent right of the President to delegate the performance of functions vested in him by law, and nothing herein shall be deemed to require express authorization in any case in which such an official would be presumed in law to have acted by authority or direction of the President.

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.

1951
(Added Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 10, 65 Stat. 712.) · 65 Stat. 712
Enacted · 3 U.S.C. § 302
(Added Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 10, 65 Stat. 712.)
Source evidence
Code source credit
(Added Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 10, 65 Stat. 712.)

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Similar Provisions; Repeal; Saving Clause

For similar provisions contained in prior law, and saving clause in connection therewith, see note preceding section 301 of this title.

Credits

(Added Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 10, 65 Stat. 712.)