diff --git a/seautils/seautils.py b/seautils/seautils.py
index dedb4e3..69b80d0 100644
--- a/seautils/seautils.py
+++ b/seautils/seautils.py
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ class SeaUtils(commands.Cog):
                     else:
                         embed.add_field(name="Answer Section", value=f"{cf.box(answer_section)}", inline=False)
 
-                    if authorities:
+                    if not len(authorities) == 0:
                         authority_section = "\n".join(authorities)
                         embed.add_field(name="Authority Section", value=f"{cf.box(authority_section)}", inline=False)
                     await ctx.send(embed=embed)