Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 556


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 556. Appropriations for Forest Service; use for transportation or traveling expenses; preparation or publication of newspaper or magazine articles

      No part of any funds appropriated for the Forest Service shall be
    used to pay the transportation or traveling expenses of any forest
    officer or agent except he be traveling on business directly
    connected with the Forest Service and in furtherance of the works,
    aims, and objects specified and authorized by law; nor shall any
    such funds be paid or used for the purpose of paying for, in whole
    or in part, the preparation or publication of any newspaper or
    magazine article, but this shall not prevent the giving out to all
    persons, without discrimination, including newspapers and magazine
    writers and publishers, of any facts or official information of
    value to the public: Provided, That this prohibition shall not
    apply to scientific or technical articles prepared for or published
    in scientific publications.



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