19 USC § 2031 - Authorities; delegation of functions; rules and regulations

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title: "19 USC § 2031 - Authorities; delegation of functions; rules and regulations"
title_number: 19
title_name: "CUSTOMS DUTIES"
section_number: "2031"
section_name: "Authorities; delegation of functions; rules and regulations"
chapter_number: 8
chapter_name: "AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS"
subchapter_number: "IV"
subchapter_name: "GENERAL PROVISIONS"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 89–283, title V, § 501, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1025.)"
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# § 2031. Authorities; delegation of functions; rules and regulations

The head of any agency performing functions authorized by this chapter may—

**(1)** authorize the head of any other agency to perform any of such functions; and

**(2)** prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to perform such functions.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 89–283, title V, § 501, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1025.)

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