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foreign nations, and such order may be modified from time to
time. (Mar. 19, 1918, c. 24, § 1, 40 Stat. 450.)
262. Duty to observe standard time of zones.-Withi the
re;pective zones created under the authority of this sabdi-
vision of this chapter the standard time of the zone shall govern
the movement of all common carriers engaged in commerce be-
tween the several States or between a State and any of the
Territories of the United States, or between a State or tike
Territory of Alaska and any of the insular possessions of thi
Unlted Stales or any foreign country. In all statutes, orders,
rulcs and regulations relating to the time of performance of
any act by tiny officer or department of the United States,
whether in the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of
the Government, or relating to the time within which any
rights shall accrue or determine, or within which any act shall
or shall not 1e performed by any person subject to the juris-
diction of the United States, it shall be understood and In-
tended that thw time shall he the United States standard time
of the zone within which the act is to be performed. (Mar.
19, 1918, c. 24, § 2, 40 Stat. 451.)
263. Designation of zone standard times.--The standard
time of the first zone shall be known and designated as United
States standard eastern time; that of the second zone shall be
known and designated as United States standard central time;
that of the third zone shall be known and designated as United
States standard mountain time; that of the fourth zone shall
be known and designated as United States standard Pacific
tine; and that of the fifth zone shall be known and designated
its United States standard Alaska time. (Mar. 19, 1918, c. 24,
§ 4, 40 Stat. 451.)
264. Pat of Idaho in third zone.-In the division of terri-
tory, and In the definition of the limits of each zone, as pro-
vided in this subdivLton of tlis chapter so much of the State
of Idaho as lies south of the Salmon River, traversing the
State from east to west near forty-five degrees thirty minutes
latitude shall be embraced in the third zone. (Mar. 3, 1923, c.
216, 42 Stat. 1434.)
265. Transfer of certain territory to standard central-tirt
zone.-The Panhandle and Plains sections of Texas and Okla-
homa are transferred to and placed within the United SAtes
standard central-time zone.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is authorized and
directed to issue an order placing the western boundary line
of the United States standard central-time zone in so far as
the same affect Texas and Oklahoma as follows:
Beginning at a point where such western boundary time zone
line crosses the State boundary line between Kansas and
Oklahoma ; thence westerly along said State boundary line
to the northwest corner of the State of Oklahoma; thence in a
southerly direction along the west State boundary line of
Oklahoma and the west State boundary lne of Texas to the
southeastern corner of the State of New Mexico; thence in a
westerly direction along the State boundary line between the
States of Texas and New Mexico to the Rio Grande River;
thence down the RIo Grande River as the boundary line be-
tweei the United States and Mexico: Provided, That the
Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway Company and the
Chlcago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company may use
Tucumeari, New Mexico, as the point at which they change
from central to mountain time and vice versa; the Colorado
Southern and Fort Worth and Denver City Railway Com-
panies may use Sixela, New Mexico, as suh changing point;
the Atchison, Topeka and Santo Fe Railway Company apd
other branches of the Santa Fe system may use Clovis, New
Mexico, as such changing point, and those railways running
Into or through El Paso may use El Paso as such point:
Proeidcd further, That this section shall not, except as herein
provided, Interfere with the adjustment of time zones as
established by the Interstate Commerce Commission. (Mar.
4, 1921, c. 173, § 1, 41 Stat. 1446.)
Chapter 7.-THE BUREAU Or STANDAIDS.
See.
271. Bureau established.
272, Functions of bureau.
273. Functions; for whom exercised.
271. Director; powers and duties; report.
275. Appointment of officers and emnployee'j.
270. Fees.
277. Regulations.
278. Visiting committee.
279. Absence of director.
,'80.Apprentices; promotion.
251. Testing materials for District of Columbia.
Section 271. Bureau established.-The Office of Standard
Wcights and Measures shall be known as the National Bureau
of tandards. (Mar. 3, 1901, c. 872, § 1, 31 Stat. 1.149.)
27 l. Functions of bureau.-The functions of the bureau shall
consl't in the custody of the standards; the comparison of
the s andards used in scientific investigations, engineering,
nmantfc.turing, conmerce, and educational institutions with
the sta,idards adopted or recognized by the Government; the
eonstruc oion, when necessary, of standards, their multiples
and sublivlsions; the testing and calibration of standard
mensurln., apparatus; the solution of problems which, arise
in connee Ion with standards; the determination of physical
constants and the properties of materials, when such data
are of gr..at importance to scientific or manufacturing In-
terests an, are not to be obtained of suillelent accuracy else-
StaL 1449.)
where. (A %r. 3, 1001, c. 872, § 2, 31
273. Functions; for whom exercised.-The bureau shall
exercise its functions for the Government of the United
States; for any State or municipal government within the
United State.i; or for any scientific society, educational Insti-
tution, firm, corporation, or Individual within the United
States engagel In manufacturing or other pursuits requiring
the use of standards or standard measuring instruments. All
requests Tor tle services of the bureau shall be made in ac-
cordance with ta rules and regulations established in sec-
tions 276 an1 277. (Mlar. 3, 1901, c. 872, § 3, 31 Stat. 1449.)
274. Director; powers and duties; report.-The director
shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate. le shall have the general super-
vision of the bureau, Its equipment, and the exercise of its
functions. Ite shall make an annual report to the Secretary
of Commerce, including an abstract of the work dono during
the year and a financial statement. 1e may Issue, when
necessary, bulletins for public distribution, containing such
information as may be of value to the public or facilitate the
bureau In the exercise of its functions. (Mar. 3, 1901, c. 872,
§ 5, 31 StaL 1449; Feb. 14, 1003, c. 552, § 10, 32 Stat. 829;
Mar. 4, 1913, c. 141, § 1, 87 Stat. 736.)
275. Appointment of officers and employees.-The officers
and employees of the bureau, except the director, shall be ap-
pointed by the Secretary of Commerce at such time as their
respective services may become necessary. (Mar. 3, 1901, e.
872, § 6, 81 Stat. 1450; Feb. 14, 1903, c. 552, § 10, 32 Stat. 829;
Mar. 4, 1913, c. 141, § 1, 87 Stat. 730.)
276. Fecs. -For all comparisons, calibrations, tests, or inves-
tigations, except those performed for the Government of the
United States or State governments within the United States,
a reasonable fee shall be charged, according to a schedule
submitted by the director and approved by the Secretary of
Commerce. (Mar. 8, 1901, c. 872, § 8, 81 Stat. 1450; Fob. 14,
1903, e. 552, § 10, 82 Stat. 82; Mar. 4, 1913, c. 141, 1 1, 37 Stat.
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277. Regulations.-The Secretary of Commerce shall, from
time to time, make regulations regarding the payment of fees,
the limits of tolerance to be attained in standards submitted
for verification, the sealing of standards, the disbursement and
receipt of moneys, and such other matters as he may deem
necessary for carrying into effect sections 271 to 278, inclusive.
(Mar, :3, 1901, c.- 872, § 9, 31 Stat. 1450; Feb. 14, 1903, c. 552,
§ 10, 32 Stat. 829; Mar. 4, 1913, c. 141, § 1, 37 Stat. 736.)
278. Visiting committee.-There shall be a visiting commit-
tee of five macbers to be appointed by the Secretary of Con-
mere,, to consist of inen prominent in the various interests In-
volved, and not in the employ of the Government. This con-
miltee shall visit the bureau at least once a year, and report
to tho Secretary of Commerce upon the efficiency of its scien-
tific work and the condition of its equipment. The members of
this committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be
paid the actual expenses Incurred in attending Its meetings.
The period of service of the members of tile committee shall
be so arranged that one member shall retire each year, and the
appointments to be for a period of five years. Appointments
nude to fill vacancies occurring other than in tile regular
manner are to be imade for the remainder of the lerlod iII
which the vacancy exists. (Mar. 3, 1901, c. 872, § 10, 31 Stat.
1450; Feb. .14, 1903, c. 552, § 10, 32 Stat. 829; Mar. 4, 1913,
c. 141, § 1, 37 Stat. 736.)
279. Absence of director.-In the case of tile absence of the
Director of the Bureau of Standards the Secretary of Com-
mnerce may designale so0e offlcer of bal(1 ilrean to perform
tile duties of the director during his absence. (Mar. 4, 1911,
c. 237, § 1, 36 Stat. 1231; Mar. 4, 1913, c. 141, § 1, 37 Stat. 730.)
280. Apprentices; promotion.-Apprentlces ill the Bureau
of Standards nmy be promoted after satisfactory apprentice-
ship, with the approval of the Civil Service Commission, to
positions corresponding to the Journeymn grades for which
tleir duties logically prepare them, without regard to appor-
tionment: Provided, That they thus acquire no rights to trans-
fer to other 11ne.5 of work. (July 19, 1014, c. 141, § 1, 38
Stat. 502.)
281. Testing materials for District of Columbia.-Maiterials
for fireproof buildings, other structural materials, nd all Ina-
terials, other tlhan materials for paving and for fuel, purchased
for and to be used by the government of the District of Colum-
Ilia, when necessary in the Judgment of the commissioners to be
tested, shall be tested by the Bureau of Standards under the
same conditions its similar testling is required to be done for
the United States Government. (Mar. 4, 1913, c. 150, 37
Stat. 915.)
Chapter 8.-FALSELY STAMPED GOLD OR SILVER OR
GOODS MANUFACTURED THEREFROM.
sec.
291, Stamping with words "United States assay," etc., ulawful.
292. Forfeiture.
293. Pelaity foe infraction.
204. Importation or transportation of falsely marked gold or silver
ware prohibited.
205. Standard of fineness of gold articles; deviation.
290. Standard of fineness of silver articles; deviation.
n g "
297. Stamping plated articles; words " sterli or " col " forbidden.
218. Violations of law; penalty; Jurisdiction of prosecutions.
299. Expression " article of merchandise " defined.
300. Application of State laws.
Section 291. Ltamping with words "United States assay,"
etc., unlawful.-It shall be unlawful for any person, portier- of gold or of any of Its alloy-i so hlvrted Into or, eolrt'll
ship, association, or corporation engaged iII commerce among from the United Siates, or so delositeld Il the I IiiI'll Stlltes
Qhe several States, Territories, District of Columbia, and pos- malls for tranllsiiSSfOll, or So de-livered fIor
tny conlnllan carrier, or so
sessions of the United States, or with any foreign country, to
stamp any gold, silver,*or goods manufactured therefrom, and ported its speefiill I the lprcedilillg secllln, the a'lu l fll,-
which are intended and used in such commerce, with the words ness of such gold or alloy shall nit be 1,s by miore tha, me.
§ 295
"United States assay," or with any words, phrases, or devices
calculated to convey tile Imlressilon that the United States
Go erlnent has certified to tIle fineness or quality of ::uCh gold
or silver, or of tie gold or silver contained in any of tile goods
manufactured therefrom. Each and every such stlintp shall
constitute a separate offense. (Pei). 21, 1905, c. 720, § 1, 33
Stat. 732.)
292. Forfeiture.--Any gold, silver, or goods manufactu'ed
therefrom after February 21, 1905, bearing any of the stamps,
words, phrases, or devices prohibited to be used under tIle
preceding section, and being In tile course of transportation
from one State to another, or to or from a Territory, the Dis-
trict of Columbia, or possessions of the United States, siall be
forfeited to the United States, and may be selzed and con-
demned by like proceedings as those proviled by law for the
forfeiture, seizure, and condemnation of property imported Into
the United States contrary to law. (Feb. 21, 1905, c. 720, § 3,
33 Stat. 732.)
293. Penalty for infraction.-Every person, l)artnershlip, s-
sociation, or corporation violating the provisions of this sec-
tion or either of the two precedling sections, and every oillcer,
director, or lmnaging agent (if such lartnershilp, associlation,
or corporation having mknowledg- (If such violation and directly
participating ill such volom tilo or consenting thereto, shall be
deemed guilty of a lmisdemeuor, 11(, upon conviction, le pull-
i1hd with a fine of not more than $5,000 or mrlllirsonmelt for
not more tia', on year, or both, tit tile discretion of the court.
(Feb. 21, 1905, c. 720, § 2, 33 Stat. 732.)
294. Importation or transportation of falsely marked gold
or silver ware prohibitcd.-It shall be unlawful for any li'rson,
firl, corporation, or ssoclatioh , being it lunu1acturic of or
wholesale or retail dealer ll gohl or silver jewelry or gold
ware, silver goods or silverware, or for tiny officer, in.alllger,
director, or agent of such firim, corporation, or assolialin to
Import or export or cause to be imported into or exlorid
from tile United States for the purlse of selling or dis-
posing of the sa1e, or to deposit or cause, to be delosite(l
ill the United States nmalls for transilissio thereby, or to
deliver or cause to be delivered to any common carrier for
transportation from one State, Territory, or possession of
the United States, or the District of Columbia, to any otlhr
State, Territory, or possession of the United States, or to
said District, in interstate comnerce, or to transport or cause
to be transported frol' one State, Territory, or lossesilon of
the United States, or front tie District of Columbia, to any
other State, Territory, or possession of tIle United Stltes',
or to said District, ill Interstate comnerce, ainy arlfle of
merchandise manufactured after June 1:, 1907, mid made ill
whole or tm part of gold or silver, or liny alloy of eiller If
said metals, and having stamped, bralded, engraved, or
printed tlereon, or upon any tag, card, or label nttlched
thereto, or upon ally box, packllge, cover, or wrapperlil whhich
said article is Incased or inclosed, tilly nark or word illi-
cating or designed or Ilntended to Ilndliele that tie gold or
silver or alloy of either of sal mnetuls il such article is (if
a greater degree of fineness thilin the actal fineness or (Jillity
of such gold, silver, or alloy, according to the stanahnd k al
subject to the qualifications set forlh ll fie two following
sections. (June 13, 1906. c. 3289, § 1, 31 Stal. 260.)
295. Standard of fineness of gold articles; deviation.---Ill
tile case of articles of merchandise tlIe in whle or Ill filIIt
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trllnslorlited val,(1
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