### Question
How does the law define Coordinated Universal Time?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 261*, **Coordinated Universal Time** is defined as:

> the time scale maintained through the General Conference of Weights and Measures and interpreted or modified for the United States by the Secretary of Commerce in coordination with the Secretary of the Navy

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 261*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AND STANDARD TIME > SUBCHAPTER IX-STANDARD TIME**

