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# 46 U.S.C. § 105 - Consular officer

## Text

In this title, the term “consular officer” means an officer or employee of the United States Government designated under regulations to issue visas.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1486.)

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10546:2101(6).