Advertisements, notices, or proposals for an executive department of the Government, or for a bureau or office connected with it, may not be published in a newspaper except under written authority from the head of the department; and a bill for advertising or publication may not be paid unless there is presented with the bill a copy of the written authority. ( Pub. L. 90–620 , Oct. 22, 1968 , 82 Stat. 1305 .) Historical and Revision Notes Based on 44 U.S. C ode, 1964 ed., § 324 (R.S. § 3828). CFR Title Parts 38 2