§4806. Protection of foreign consulates

The Secretary of State shall take into account security considerations in making determinations with respect to accreditation of all foreign consular personnel in the United States.

( Pub. L. 99–399, title I, §107, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 858 ; Pub. L. 103–236, title I, §162(g)(5), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 407 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1994-Pub. L. 103–236 substituted "The Secretary of State shall take into account security considerations" for "The Chief of Protocol of the Department of State shall consult with the Assistant Secretary of Diplomatic Security".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–236 applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of Pub. L. 103–236 become effective, or 90 days after Apr. 30, 1994, whichever comes earlier, see section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236, as amended, set out as a note under section 2651a of this title.