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# 44 U.S.C. § 2202 - Ownership of Presidential records

## Text

The United States shall reserve and retain complete ownership, possession, and control of Presidential records; and such records shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Added Pub. L. 95–591, § 2(a), Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2524.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective with respect to Presidential records created during a term of office of President beginning on or after Jan. 20, 1981, see section 3 of Pub. L. 95–591, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.