Except as may be authorized by regulations of the President, the insignia and uniform of commissioned officers of the Service, or any distinctive part of such insignia or uniform, or any insignia or uniform any part of which is similar to a distinctive part thereof, shall not be worn, after the promulgation of such regulations, by any person other than a commissioned officer of the Service.

Terms Used In 42 USC 238g

  • officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
  • Service: means the Public Health Service. See 42 USC 201