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UNITED STATES CODE
1982 EDITION
CONTAINING THE GENERAL AND PERMANENT LA\VS
OF THE UNITED STATES, IN FORCE
ON JANUARY 14, 1983
Prepared and published under authority of Title 2, U.S. Code, Sec.-lion 285b
by the Office or the Law Revision Counsel or the House of Representatives

VOLUME FIVE
TITLE 13-CENSUS
TO

TITLE ·15-COMMERCE AND TRADE

UNITED STA TES
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON : 1983

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reports of the results of the several Investiga­
tions authorized by this title. and may publish
and distribute such bulletins and reports.

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTO

215. 252.
Bs..sed on title 13. U.S.C.• 1952 ed.• U 122.
ed.• The
1952
..
U.S.C
42.
title
of
1442
on
and secti
18. 1929. ch. 28. l 15,
(June
Welfare
and
ealth
H
blic
Pu
502. I 2. 62 Stat. 419;
46 stat. 25; June 19. 1948. ch.
63 Stat. 441: Sept.
607.
§
Vl.
title
338.
ch.
1949,
J uly 15.
7• 1950. ch. 910, l 1. 64 Stat. 184 >.
5eet1on consolidates section 215 of title 13. U.S.C.•
252 of
1952 ed., wtth those parts of sections 122 and
such section 215
such lltle which respe<:tlvely made
applicable to the qulnquenni,sl censuses of manufac­
turers and the mineral Industries and other business­
es. and governments, and wtth that part of subsedlon
(b ) of section 1442 of title 42, U.S.C.• 1952 ed.• which
made such section 215 applicable to the decennial cen•
suses of housing . As originally enacted ln 1929,
such section 215 had related only to the decennial cen•
suses of population. agriculture. etc.• the provisions
for which are continued ln subchapter II of chapter 5
of this title.
Toe provisions. as revised ln this section. relate. not
onlY to the censuses referred to above. but also. to all
other lnvestlg--atlons provided for In this title. This was
probably the Congressional Intent.
Words In section 215 of title 13. U.S.C.• 1952 ed.... on
request of the Director of the Census". were omitted
since all functions under this title are vested primarily
1n the Se<:retary . ln v1ew of 1950 Reor­
f1l1U.Ultlon Plan No. 5. U 1. 2. eff. May 24, 1950. 15
F.R. 3114, 64 Stat. 1263. See Revision Note lo section 4
of this title.
Change., were made In phraseology.
For remainder of sections I 22 and 252 of title 13,
U.S.C.• 1952 ed .. and of section 1442 of title 42. U.S.C.,
1952 ed. . see D1.str1butlon Table.
1976-Pub. L. 94-521 &ubstltuted .. Information from
other Federal departments and 11.i'encles; acquisition
of reports from other governmental and private
sources" for '"ReQuests to other departments and of­
fices tor Information. acquisition of reports from gov­
ernment.al a.nd other sources" In the section catdlllne.
Subse<:. < a>. Pub. L. 94-521 5ubsUtuted ..consider-a"
for '"deems". and "agency, or establishment of the
Federal Government. or of the government of the Dis­
tr1ct of Columbia" for '"or office of the Government".
Subse<:. (C). Pub. L. 94-521 added r.ubsec. (C).
1957-Pub. L. 85-207 added to the catchllne the
words", acquisition of reports from government.A.I and
other sourco". de.signaled existing· provisions as
subsec. MDfT
Amendment by Pub. L 94-521 ef!ectlve Oct. 17,
1976. su section 17 of Pub. L 94-521. set out u a note
under section 1 of this title.
CRoss Rr::n:RDf cu
Collection and publication of foreign commerce and
trade statlstl�. applicability of section to. see section
307 of this title.
OnllJI

HISTORICAL A.ND REVISIOl'f

S�ON!I

This =lion ls referred to ln &ectlom 8. 307 of thl5
title.
117. Printing-; r-e-quisltlon1 upon Public Prlntu; publi­
cation of bulletins and reporu
The Secretary may make requisition upon the
Public Printer for miscellaneous p rinting neces­
sary to carry out the provisions of this title. He
may further have printed by the Public Print­
er. in such editions as he deems necessary, pre­
llmlnary and other census buUetlns. and final

Non.s

Based on title 13. U.S.C .. 1952 ed.. t 213. and section
1442 of title 42. U.S.C .. 1952 ed .. The Public Heallh
and Welfare .
Section consolidates section 213 of title 13. U.S.C..
1952 ed .• with that part of subsection  of section
1442 of title 42. U.S.C.• 1952 ed .• which made such sec­
tion 213 applicable to the censuses of housing.
The enumeration ln sedlon 213 of title 13. U.S.C.
1952 ed., of the types or printing ("Blanks. schedules.
circulars. pamphlets. envelopes. work sheets") was
omitted as unnecessary a.nd covered by the words
"miscellaneous prtnllng".
The provisions have been reworded to make It clear
that they relate to all statlstlcal and census operations
under thls title. a.nd changes were made In phraseolo­
gy.
For remainder of section 1442 of title 42. U.S.C.•
1952 ed. (which Stttlon has been transferred In Its en•
tlrety to this revised title>. see Distribution Table.
CRoss Ri:n:JU:Hcz:.s
Collection ·and publication or foreign commerce and
trade statistics, a.ppllcablllty of section to. �e section
307 of this title.
SI:CTIO.N

RUDUU:D

TO

11' 0nu:R

SlCTIOHS

This section ls ioferred l-0 In section 307 of this title.
,

�DlCDITS

StcrlO!f Rtn:JUU:D TO IN

 and 9 of thl.s title. the Secretary
may f umlsh copies of tabulations and other
statistical materials whJch do not disclose the
ln!ormatlon reported by, or on behalf of. any
particular respondent. and may make special
statistical compllatlons and surveys, for depart­
ments. agencies, and establishments of the Fed­
eral Government, the government of the Dis·
trlct of Columbia. the government of any pos­
session or area (including poJltfcal subdivisions
thereof) referred lo In section 19Ha> of this
title, State or local agencies, or other public
and p rivate pen;ons and agencies. upon pay•
ment of the actual or estim.ated cost of such
work. In the case of nonprofit agencies or org a­
nizations, the Secretary may engage in Joint
statistical p rojects. the purpose of which are
otherwise authorized by law. but only If the
cost of such projects are shared equitably, as
determined by the Secretary.
 In no case shall lnformatlon furnished
under this section be used to the detrlment of
any respondent or other person to whom such

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that part of section 122
title section 211 of such title.
208 and 211 apsections
such
made
which
tle
or s�ch ti
the quinquennial censuses of manufactur­
to
le
b
llca
P
the mineral Industries, and other businesses . that
s �chapter I of chapter 5 of this revised
�rt of section 252 of such title which made such sec­
fions 208 and 211 applicable to the quinquennial cens ses of governments (see subchapter III of chapter 5
� this revised title), the second proviso in such section
�52 a.nd that part of subsection  of section 1442 of
till� 42. U.S.C.. 1952 ed.• which made such sections 208
. and 211 applicable to the decennJal censuses of hous­
ing 
for
were Insert
the purpose of clarity.
References to the Secretary, the Department of
commerce a.nd bureaus a.nd agencies thereof. a.nd lo
other officers and employees of such Department. bu­
reau.s or agencies, were substituted for references to
the Director of the Census. the "Census Office", and
the enumeration  of certain types of employees. for the pur­
pose of completeness, and to conform with 1950 Reor•
gan.Lt.atlon Plan No. 5, U 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15
F.R. 3174, 64 Stal. 1263. See Revision Note to section 4
of thJs title.
Toe penal provisions of sections 73. 83, and 208 of
title 13. U.S.C.. 1952 ed.. prescribing penallles for
wrongful disclosure of Information. are set out in sec­
tion 214 of this title.
'Changes were made In phraseology.
For remainder of sections 122. 208, and 252 of title
13. O.S.C.• 1952 ed.. and of section 1442 of title 42.
U.S.C.. 1952 ed. (which sedlon has been transferred in
Its- entirety to this revised title>. see Dl.str!butlon
Table.
AloU:ND!lDfTS

1962--Substt.  TO Uf 0nu::R SECTJONS

This section Is referred to In section 307 of thls title.
§ 12. Mechanics) and rlectronic development
The Secretary Is authorized to have conduct­
ed mechanical and electronic- development work
as he determines is needed to further the func­
tions and duties of carrying out the purposes of
thl5 title and may enter Into such developmen­
tal - contracts as he may determine to be in the
best interest of the Government.

. June 19, 1962.
76 Stat. 104, provided for reimbursement between ap­
propriations. See &ectloo 1534 of Title 31. Money and
Finance.
RUULS

Pub. L. 89-473, June 29, 1966. 80 Stat. 221. which re­
pealed thb section and struck out Item 14 In the anal­
yals of &ectloru comprising this chapter. was ltseJ! re­
pealed by Pub. L. 97-258. l 5. Sept. 13. 1982. 96 Stat.
1068.
§ 15. U83ea for 1980 d«ennial census
The 15 percent limitation contained ln section
322 of the Act of June JO. 1932 C4'1 Stat. 412; 40
U.S.C. 278a) shall not apply to leases entered
lhto by the Secretary for the purpose of carry­
ing out the 1980 decennial census. but no lease
may be entered into for such purpose at a
rental in excess of 105 percent of the appraised
fair annual rental of the leased premises, or a
proportionate part of the appraised fa.lr annual
rental In the case of a lease for Jess than a year.


SUBCHAPTER II-OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES
SUllCHAPTY:R Rr::TD\JU:D "JO ll'i OTHat SLC"JIONS

This subchapler ls referred to In sections 211 to 214

nf thh 1111 ..

Pag<

TITLE 13-CENSUS

§ Zl
§ Zl. Dir«tor of the Census; duties

The Bureau shaJl be headed by a Director of
the Census. appointed by the President. by and
wittt the advice and consent of the Senate. The
Director shall perform such duties as may be
imposed upon him by Jaw. regulations. or
orders of the Secretary.
 The Secretary may establish. at rates
At the end of this section. references to regulations.
compensation to be fixed by him witho
and to orders of the Secretary, were added after "law" regard to the Classification Act of 1949,
in view of the changes effected by 1950 Reorganiza­
many temporary positions as may be necessa
tion Plan No. 5. referred to above.
to
meet the requirements of the work provid
Changes were made in phraseology_
CRoss RUER£NCES
Collection and publication of foreign commerce and
trade statistics. applicability of section to. see section
307 of this title.
SECTION RDTRJla> TO IN OTHLJI SECTIONS
This section is referred to In section 307 of this title.
§ 22. Qualifications of pumanent peraonnel

All permanent officers and employees of the
Bureau shall be citizens of the United States.
.
Section consolidates section 5 of title 13. U.S.C.• 1952
ed.• with section 6 of such title.
A reference lo "officers" was inserted for complete­
ness. and the word ··permanent" was inserted before
··officers and employees" for the purpose of clarity.
The provision in section 5 of title 13. U.S.C .• 1952
ed.• excepting unskilled laborers from the require•
ments for citl.z.enship, was omitted as superseded and
covered by the Classl!lcatlon Act of 1949 <5 U.S.C..
1952 ed.• ch. 21>.
The provision that appointments and compensation
shall be subject to the Classification Act of 1949 ls new
but ls in accordance with existing Jaw. See chapter 21
of title 5. U.S.C.• 1952 ed.• Executive Departments and
Government Officers and Employees.
The provision Ln section 5 of title 13. U .S.C.• 1952
ed.• giving preference In appointments to war veterans
and their widows. was omitted as superseded and cov­
ered by the Veterans· Preference Act of 1944 (chapter
17 of Tille 5. U.S.C.. 1952 ed.. Executive Departments
and Government Officers and Employees).
Changes were made In phraseology.
AMENDMENTS
1960-Pub. L. 86-769 deleted references to appoint­
ment and compensation under the Civil Service Jaws
and the Classification Act of 1949.

for by Jaw. Bureau employees who are tra1
ferred to any such I emporary positions sh:
not lose their permanent civil service status
reason of the transfer. The Secretary m
make appointments to such temporary po
lions in conformity with the civil service la·
and rules.
(b) In addition to employees of the Depai
ment of Commerce. employees of other depaJ
ments and Independent offices of the Gover
ment may, with the consent of the head of tl
respective department or office. be employ,
and compensated for field work in connectlc
with the work provided for by Jaw witho
regard to section 301 of the Dual Compensatic
Act.
. 78 Sta
492; Oct. 17, 1976, Pub. L. 94-521. § 12Cb). !
Stat. 2465.>
HISTORICAL A.ND

RI:VISION Non:s

Based on title 13. U.S.C.. 1952 ed.• U 203. 216. a.r
section 1442 of title 42. U.S.C.• 1952 ed.. The Publ
Health and Welfare (June 18. 1929. ch. 28. H 3. 16. ·
Stat. 21. 25; July 6. 1949. ch. 298. HJ. 2. 63 Stat. 40
July 15. 1949. ch. 338. title VI. l 607. 63 Stal. 441: 0<
28. 1949. ch. 782. title XI. J l 106(a). 63 Stat. 912: Ju
16. 1952. ch. 912. 66 Stat. 736).
Section consolidates parts of sections 203 and 216 ·
title 13. U.S.C.. 1952 ed .. with that part of subsectic
lb) of section IH2 or title 42. U.S.C .. 1952 ed. whic
made such sections 203 and 216 applicable to the ce
<;ll<;P<; or ho11sinl7

Na:DS AND CoNCDtNS or Sl'ANISH-ORICUf PoruuTION:
Usr; or SPANISH U.NCUACI: Qui:sTJONNAlRl:S AND Bl·
UNCUAL ENUMDUTORS
Pub. L. 94-311. S 5. June 16. 1916. 90 Stat. 689. pro­
..
vided that: The Secretary of Commerce shall ensure
that in the Bureau of the Census dala-<:ollecUon ac­
tivities. the needs and concerns of the Spanish-origin
population are given full recognition through the �se
of Spanish language questionnaires. bilingual enu­
merators. and other such methods as deemed appro­
priate by the Secretary."
CROSS Ri:n:RDfci:.s
Congyes.s. reapportionment of Representatives on
basis of population census. see section 2a of Title 2.
The Congress.
Population and agrlcultural returns. authority to
furnish to State governors and courts. see section 8 of
this title.
SECTION REn:RRD> TO IN Orlin SECTIONS

This section is referred to ln section 181 of this title.
§ )42. Ag-ricullure. irrigation. and drainage
Ca> The Secretary shall in 1979. in 1983, and
in every filth year beginning after 1983, take a
census of agriculture.
Cb> In conjunction with the census to be
taken under subsection  of this section In
1979. in 1988. and every tenth year beginning
after 1988. the Secretary shall take a census of
irrigation and drainage.
 The data collected in each of the censuses
taken under this section shall relate to the year
immediately preceding the year In which such
census is taken.
(Aug. 31. 1954. ch. 1158. 68 Stat. 1020; Aug. 28.
1957, Pub. L. 85-207, § 10, 71 Stat. 483; Mar. 15,
1976. Pub. L. 94-229, § 1, 90 Stat. 210.>
Non:s
Basetl on section 1442, of title 42. U.S.C.• 1952 ed .•
The PublJc Health and Welfare .
Section was derived from subsection Ca) or section
1442 of title 42. U.S.C.• 1952 ed. For remainder of such
section l 442. which section has been transferred In Its
entirety to this revised title, see Distribution Table.
References to the Secretary. meaning the Secretary
of Commerce. were substituted for references to the
Director of the Census. to conform with 1950 Reorga­
nization Plan No. 5. 111. 2, elf. May 24. 1950, 15 F.R.
3174. 64 Stat. 1263. See Revision Note to section 4 of
this title.
Changes were made ln phraseology.
HISTORICAL AlfD RZ:VlSIO?f

AllDmMDfTS

1976-Subsec. . Pub. L. 94-229 substituted the ref­
erence years of 1979 and 1983 for the reference year
1959 and eliminated the discretionary power of Secre­
tary to take the agricultural census In conjunction
with the population. unemployment and housing
census time frame contained ln section 141 of thls
title.
Subsec. . Pub. L. 94-229 substituted the reference
years 1919 and 1988 !or the reference year 1959.
Subsec. !c). Pub. L. 94-229 added subsec. .
1957-Pub. L. 85-201 substituted provisions !or
taking census of agrlcullure. Irrigation and drainage
for provisions respecting housing: scope of Inquiries;
territory Included; supplementary statistics. See sec­
tions 14Ha>. l9l. and 193 of this title.
Issua, ON OR BITOR!: JUN!: 30.
1976
Section 2 or Pub. L. 94-229 provided that the statlstl•
cal cla.s.siflcatlon or farms in effect on January I. 1975.
STATISTICAL REPORTS

with respect lo censuses taken under section 142 · or
title 13. was to be effective through June 30, 1976. and
any such census was to renect such classification. but
could also Include additional classifications as deemed
appropriate by the Secretary.
1974 ACRICULTUR.AL CENSUS; SUBMJSSJOtf TO CONGRESS
WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM AUCUST 10. 1973. or ESTl·
MATE OF f'uNDS NEE1>ED FOR CENSUS
Pub. L. 91-524. title VIII. l 818. as added by Pub. L.
93-86. § 1<27)(B). Aug. 10. 1973. 87 Stat. 2H. provided
that notwithstanding any other provision of law. the
Secretary of Commerce was to conduct a census of ag­
riculture ln 1974 as required by section 142 o( title 13.
.and to submit to the Congress within thirty days after
the date of enactment of the Agriculture and Consum­
er Protection Act of 1973 [Aug. 10. 1973). an estimate
of the funds needed to conduct such census.
CROSS

RDLREKCES

Housing returns. authority to furnish to State gover•
nors and courts. see section 8 ot this title.
[§§ 143 to 146. Repealed. Pub. L. 85-207, §
1957, 71 Stat. 483)

n. Aur. 28,

Sections. act Aug. 31. 1954. ch. 1158. 68 Stat. fo20.
related lo the following subject matter:
Section 143, decennial census period; completion of
reports upon Inquiries. See section 141 of this tlUe.
Section 144. restriction on lnquiries. See sections
14I and 142 of this title.
Section 145. commencement of Inquiries a.s to popu­
lation. agriculture. and housing: time tor completion.
See sections 14 l and 142
HISTORICAL AND REVISION Norrs
Based on title 13. U.S.C.• 1952 ed.• I 251  of section
251 of title 13, U.S.C .• 1952 ed. For remainder of such
section 251, aee Distribution Table.
Reference to the year 1957 was substituted for refer•
ence to the year 1952. slnce the latter reference 1s now
obsole�.
Changes were made In phraseology.
AMDfDMDHS
1957-Pub. L. 85-207 deleted from the last sentence
the words ..,n the United States and In such of Its Ter­
ritories and posses.slons as may be determined by the
Secretary:· Geographical provisions are now covered
by section 191 of thls title_

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· § 196

---- ......... '"'� .. ...,v..,

SUBCHAPTER V-GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE.
PRElJMINARY AND SUPPLEMENTAL
STATISTICS. AND USE OF SAMPLING
SOBCHAl'TDl RETDUlll> TO IK OnlDl SECTIONS
Thls subchapter ls referred to ln sections 221, 222.
223 of thls title.

§ 191. Geographic sco� of ctnsusu
(a) Each of the censuses authorized by this
chapter shall Include each St.ate. the District of
Columbia. the Virgin Islands. Guam. the Com•
monwealth of the Northern Marlana Islands.
and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. and as
may be determined by the Secretary. such
other possessions and areas over which the
United States exercises jurisdiction. control. or
sovereignty. Inclusion of other areas over
which the United St.ates exercises Jurisdiction
or control shall be subject to the concurrence
of the Secretary of State.
 For censuses taken ln the Virgin Islands.
Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Marlana Islands, or any possession or area not
speclllcally designated ln subsection Ca) of this
section, the Secretary may use census lnfonna�
lion collected by the Governor or highest rank·
Ing Federal official, II such information was ob•
t.ained ln accordance with plans prescribed or
approved by the Secretary.
(c) If, pursuant to a determlnation by the
Secretary under subsection Ca) of this section,
any census is not taken in a possession or area
over which the United St.ates exercises jurisdic­
tion. control. or sovereignty, the Secretary may
include data obt.aJned from other Federal agen•
cles or government sources in the census report.
Any data obt.aJned from foreign governments
shall be obtained through the Secretary of
St.ate.
MLNT

Amendment by Pub. L. 94-521 dfecttve Oct. 17.
1976-Subsec. . Pub. L. 94-521 struck out "(other
1916. see section 17 of Pub. L. 94-521, set out a.s a note
than censUSe3 or populaUon>" following '"thJs chap.
under sedlon 1 of thl.s title.
ter". and "Alaska. Hawaii" following "the DI.strict or •
.
Columbia. . Inserted "the Commonwealth or the
§ 196. Sp«lal cen1u1es
No�hem Marlana Islands" following "Guam", and
struck out provision that censuses of Population shall
The Secretary may conduct special censuses
Include all geographic areas referred to ln the llrst
for
the government of any State, or of any
sentence or subsec. .
.
county. city. or other political subdivision
Subsec. . Pub. L. 94-521 inserted . the Common­
within a St.ate. for the government of the Dis•
wea.Jth of the Northern Mariana Islands" following
trlct of Columbia. and for the government of
"Guam". and substituted ··use census lnlonnatlon" for
"utilize or adopt census data". and "If such lnfonna­
any possession or area 
Subsec. Cc>. Pub. L.94-521 substituted "If, punuant
of this title, on subjects covered by the censuses
to a determination by the Secretary under subsection provided for ln this title, upon payment to the
(a) of this section·· for "When. under determination by
Secretary of the actual or estimated cost of
the Secretary a., provided In paragraph (a) above".
♦

ADMISSION or ALASKA AND HAWAII TO STATDiOOD

each such special census. The results of each
such special census shall be designated "Offl·
cfa.l Census Statistics". These statistics may be
used in the manner provided by applicable Jaw.
£Added Pub. L. 94-521, t lHa>. Oct. 17. 1976, 90
Stat. 2464.>

Alaska was admitted Into the Union on Jan. J. 1959,
upon the Issuance of Proc. No. 3269, Jan. 3, 1959, 24
P.R. 81. 73 Stat. cl 6. and Hawaii was admitted Into the
Union on Aug.21.1959. upon the issuance of Proc. No.

Section effective OcL 17, 1916. see section 17 of Pub.
L. 94-521. set out as a note under section l of this tltlt.

ETn:cnVE DATE or 1976 AKDfDMDfT
Amendment by Pub. L. 94-521 effective Oct. 17.
1976. see section 17 of Pub. L. 94-521. set out a.s a note
under section 1 of this title.

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