§513. Comparison of paper and envelopes with standard quality

The Director of the Government Publishing Office shall compare every lot of paper and envelopes delivered by a contractor with the standard of quality fixed upon by the Joint Committee on Printing, and may not accept paper or envelopes which do not conform to it in every particular. A lot of delivered paper or envelopes which does not conform to the standard of quality may be accepted by the Committee at a discount that in its opinion is sufficient to protect the interests of the Government.

( Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1245 ; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, §1301(c)(1), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., §9 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, §7, 28 Stat. 602 ; June 20, 1936, ch. 630, title VIII, §13, 49 Stat. 1553 ).

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014-Pub. L. 113–235 substituted "Director of the Government Publishing Office" for "Public Printer".