Where reference is to the statute as passed, or where the statute has not been codified, citation is to the session laws.

Eg National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 Pub L No 91-90, § 102, 100 Stat 852 at 853 (1970).

Eg Federal Trademark Act Ch 79-540, 60 Stat 427 (1946).

(a) Public law or chapter number

Include the public law or chapter number of the statute and the place where the statute can be found in the volumes of session laws.

(b) Pinpoint reference

When providing a pinpoint reference, give both the section and the page on which that section can be found.

(c) Year of publication

If the year of publication is part of the name of the statute, it need not be included separately.