22 CFR § 65.3 - Reference of applications.

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title: "22 CFR § 65.3 - Reference of applications."
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title_name: "Foreign Relations"
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section_name: "Reference of applications."
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# 65.3 Reference of applications.

The Secretary of State of the Department of State shall refer the applications to the proper department or agency of the Government for advice as to what reply should be made to the application.