# 46 C.F.R. § 501.101 (2026): Authority to affix seal

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_101

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 501.101 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authority to affix seal
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter IV: FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION / Part 501: THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL / Subpart C: Official Seal / § 501.101: § 501.101   Authority to affix seal.

## Text

(a) The seal of the Federal Maritime Commission shall be in the custody and control of the Secretary of the Commission.
(b) The Secretary has authority to affix replicas, reproductions, and embossing seals to appropriate documents, certifications, and other material for all purposes as authorized by this subpart, including for the purposes authorized by 28 U.S.C. 1733(b). The Secretary may delegate and authorize redelegations of this authority. The Office of the Secretary shall maintain official records of such delegations and redelegations (and cancellations thereof).

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 501.100 (2026) § 501.100   Description of official seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_100.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 501.101 (2026) § 501.101   Authority to affix seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_101.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 501.102 (2026) § 501.102   Use of replicas, reproductions, and embossing seals within the agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_102.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 501.103 (2026) § 501.103   Use by outside persons or organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_103.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 501.104 (2026) § 501.104   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P501_S501_104.md)

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