TITLE 48 - US CODE - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS

TITLE 48 - US CODE - CHAPTER 1 - BUREAU OF INSULAR AFFAIRS

48 USC 1 - Omitted

48 USC 2 - Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section, acts June 3, 1916, ch. 134, 14, 39 Stat. 176; June 4, 1920, ch. 227, subch. I, 14, 41 Stat. 769, prescribed composition of Bureau of Insular Affairs.

48 USC 3 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 640

Section, acts June 25, 1906, ch. 3528, 34 Stat. 456; June 4, 1920, ch. 227, subch. I, 14, 41 Stat. 769, provided for appointment of Chief of Bureau.

4, 5. Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, 1, 46 Stat. 1029

Section 4, acts Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2511, 34 Stat. 1162; Mar. 23, 1910, ch. 115, 36 Stat. 248, authorized Secretary of War to detail an Army officer to act as assistant to Chief of Bureau of Insular Affairs of War Department and directed that provisions of law as to transfer of officers of line to a department for tours of service would apply to vacancy created by this section and to return of detailed officer to Army. Section 5, act Mar. 23, 1910, ch. 115, 36 Stat. 248, authorized Secretary of War to detail one additional Army officer as assistant to Chief of Bureau of Insular Affairs under same provisions in regard to vacancies and return as provided in section 4 of this title.

TITLE 48 - US CODE - CHAPTER 2 - ALASKA

21 to 27. Omitted

48 USC 28 - Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, 1, 46 Stat. 1029

Section, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, 17, 31 Stat. 328, related to residence, term of office, and removal from office of notaries public.

29 to 38. Omitted

48 USC 39 - Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, 1(118)(124), 65 Stat. 706

Section, acts Mar. 4, 1907, ch. 2918, 1, 34 Stat. 1338; May 24, 1922, ch. 199, 42 Stat. 584; Jan. 24, 1923, ch. 42, 42 Stat. 1205; June 5, 1924, ch. 264, 43 Stat. 427; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1181; May 10, 1926, ch. 277, 1, 44 Stat. 492; Jan. 12, 1927, ch. 27, 1, 44 Stat. 968, related to handling and disposition of reindeer in Alaska.

40, 41. Omitted

48 USC 42 - Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, 1, 46 Stat. 1029

Section, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, 32, 31 Stat. 333; Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1497, 2, 33 Stat. 1266, provided for disbursements to Alaska Historical Library and Museum and prescribed contents thereof.

43 to 45. Omitted

48 USC 46 - Repealed. July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, 301(a)(2), 70 Stat. 712

Section, acts Feb. 6, 1909, ch. 80, 7, 35 Stat. 601; Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, 2, 56 Stat. 782; July 28, 1956, ch. 722, title III, 301(b)(1), 70 Stat. 712, authorized Governor of Alaska or his designee to contract for care and custody of insane persons.

461 to 463. Omitted

48 USC 46a - Repealed. July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, 711, formerly title VI, 611, 58 Stat. 714; renumbered Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 958, 5, 60 Stat. 1049

Section, act Mar. 4, 1929, ch. 707, 45 Stat. 1644, provided for detailing of a Public Health Service medical officer to supervise care and maintenance of insane in Alaska and payment of his compensation and expenses.

46b to 48a. Repealed. July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, 301(a)(1), (3), (5), 70 Stat. 712

Section 46b, act June 25, 1910, ch. 424, 1, 36 Stat. 852, established detention hospitals at Fairbanks and Nome for temporary care and detention of insane. Section 46c, acts Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, 1, 56 Stat. 782; July 28, 1956, ch, 772, title III, 301(b)(1), 70 Stat. 712, defined terms used in sections 46, 47a to 47c, 48a, 50, and 50a of this title. Section 47, act Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, 8, 33 Stat. 619, related to commitment of insane in Alaska, provided for compensation of commissioners, jurors, and witnesses, and prescribed method of payment of compensation, mileage, fees, and other expenses. Section 47a, act Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, 3, 56 Stat. 783, related to custody, use, and return of money and personal property of committed persons. Section 47b, acts Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, 6, 56 Stat. 783; July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, 301(b)(1), 70 Stat. 712, related to discharge of patients from mental institutions, permitted leaves of absences to patients, and required issuance of suitable clothing upon discharge. Section 47c, acts Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, 7, 56 Stat. 784; July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, 301(b)(1), 70 Stat. 712, authorized superintendent of any mental institution to board patients with private families, provided for inspection, and empowered superintendent to remove patients from boarding places. Section 48, acts Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, 9, 56 Stat. 785; July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, 301(b)(1), 70 Stat. 712, provided for a statement of legal residence of insane persons in commitment papers, required return of nonresident patients, and for payment of expenses in connection with such return. Section 48a, acts Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, 9, 56 Stat. 785; July 21, 1956, ch. 772, title III, 301(b)(1), 70 Stat. 712, required payment of expenses of care by patient, his legal representative, spouse, parents, or adult children.

48 USC 49 - Omitted

50, 50a. Repealed. July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, 301(a)(4), 70 Stat. 712

Section 50, acts Apr. 24, 1926, ch. 177, 1, 44 Stat. 322; Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, 4, 56 Stat. 783; July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, 301(b)(1), 70 Stat. 712, related to disposition of unclaimed funds of insane persons. Section 50a, acts Apr. 24, 1926, ch. 177, 2, 44 Stat. 322; Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, 5, 56 Stat. 783; July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, 301(b)(1), 70 Stat. 712, related to funds which were subject to such claims.

50b to 50d1. Omitted

48 USC 50e - Appropriations for benefit of natives; purchase of supplies for resale to natives, cooperatives, and Department employees

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to purchase from appropriations made for the benefit of natives of Alaska, food, clothing, supplies, and materials for resale, under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, to employees of the Department of the Interior stationed in Alaska and to natives of Alaska and native cooperative associations under his supervision. The proceeds from such sales shall be credited to the appropriation or appropriations current at the date of the deposit thereof into the Treasury and shall be available for the same purposes.

48 USC 50f - Disposal of miscellaneous revenues from schools, hospitals, and other Indian Service facilities

After February 20, 1942, miscellaneous revenues derived from schools, hospitals, and other facilities maintained and operated by the Indian Service for the benefit of Indians and natives of Alaska shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States under the provisions of section 155 of title 25.

50g to 58. Omitted

61 to 64. Omitted

48 USC 65 - Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, 1, 46 Stat. 1029

Section, act Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1497, 3, 33 Stat. 1266, required bond from Secretary of Territory.

48 USC 65a - Repealed. Apr. 3, 1944, ch. 155, 2, 58 Stat. 187

Section, act Mar. 4, 1931, ch. 516, 46 Stat. 1530, related to salary of secretary of Territory.

65b, 66. Omitted

67 to 72. Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 642

Section 67, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, 1, 56 Stat. 1016, provided that legislative power and authority of Territory shall be vested in a Senate and a House of Representatives. Section 68, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, 1, 56 Stat. 1016, related to membership of Senate and terms of office of Senators. Section 69, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, 1, 56 Stat. 1016, related to membership of House of Representatives. Section 69a, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, 4, as added Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, 1, 56 Stat. 1017, provided for establishment and adjustment of legislative districts. Section 70, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, 1, 56 Stat. 1017, prescribed election procedure for senators and representatives. Section 71, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, 1, 56 Stat. 1018, required Governor to order elections to fill vacancies in legislature. Section 72, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, 1, 56 Stat. 1018, prescribed salaries and mileage of members of legislature.

73, 73a. Omitted

74, 75. Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 642

Section 74, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, 6, 37 Stat. 514; Apr. 18, 1940, ch. 105, 1, 54 Stat. 111, related to convening of legislature, length of session, and extraordinary sessions. Section 75, acts June 19, 1878, ch. 329, 1, 20 Stat. 193; Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, 7, 37 Stat. 514; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, 2, 56 Stat. 1018, related to organization of legislature, election of president of Senate and Speaker of House and subordinate officers.

76 to 92. Omitted

101 to 122. Omitted

48 USC 131 - Omitted

132, 134. Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 8, 1966, 80 Stat. 640

Section 132, act May 7, 1906, ch. 2083, 2, 34 Stat. 170, prescribed term of office of Delegate to Congress. Section 134, act May 7, 1906, ch. 2083, 2, 34 Stat. 170, specified salary and allowances of Delegate.

135 to 149. Omitted

161 to 170a. Omitted

48 USC 171 - Repealed. Pub. L. 87304, 9(a)(1), Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 664

Section, act Mar. 21, 1906, J. Res. No. 10, 34 Stat. 824, permitted teachers and other employees of the United States Bureau of Education to make assignments of their pay while employed in Alaska and authorized reimbursement of teachers in Alaska for expenses incurred in the discharge of duty and paid from personal funds.

172, 173. Omitted

48 USC 174 - Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, 1(125), 65 Stat. 706

Section, act Feb. 25, 1925, ch. 320, 2, 43 Stat. 978, related to transfer of buildings for purpose of vocational training, schools, and hospitals in connection with aboriginal natives in Alaska.

175, 175a. Omitted

191 to 213. Omitted

220 to 224. Omitted

48 USC 225 - Repealed. Pub. L. 85296, Sept. 4, 1957, 71 Stat. 617

Section, act June 6, 1924, ch. 272, 2, 43 Stat. 465, related to escapement in certain instances of portion of salmon run in waters of Alaska.

226 to 239. Omitted

48 USC 240 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 637

Section, acts June 4, 1897, ch. 2, 1, 30 Stat. 29; June 23, 1913, ch. 3, 38 Stat. 63, authorized appointment of an agent and assistant agent for protection of salmon fisheries.

241 to 248b. Omitted

250 to 250p. Transferred

261 to 291. Repealed. Apr. 13, 1934, ch. 119, 1, 48 Stat. 583

Section 261, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 1, 39 Stat. 903, prohibited manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor in the territory of Alaska. Section 262, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 2, 39 Stat. 903, related to a permit for transportation of pure alcohol. Section 263, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 3, 39 Stat. 904, related to an application for a permit to transport pure alcohol. Section 264, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 4, 39 Stat. 904, related to form and issue of permits for transport of pure alcohol. Section 265, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 5, 39 Stat. 904, related to maintenance of a record of permits. Section 266, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 6, 39 Stat. 904, related to attaching permits to packages. Section 267, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 25, 39 Stat. 908, related to revocation of licenses of pharmacists. Section 268, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 7, 39 Stat. 904, related to records for shipments of pure alcohol. Section 269, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 8, 39 Stat. 905, related to transportation of wine for sacramental purposes. Section 270, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 9, 39 Stat. 905, related to refusal of delivery of sacramental wine without a certificate. Section 271, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 10, 39 Stat. 905, related to alcohol for scientific purposes. Section 272, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 11, 39 Stat. 905, related to form for permits for transport of alcohol for scientific purposes. Section 273, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 12, 39 Stat. 906, related to cancellation of permits to transport alcohol for scientific purposes. Section 274, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 13, 39 Stat. 906, related to use of buildings or vehicles for unlawful manufacture, transportation, or disposal of intoxicating liquors. Section 275, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 14, 39 Stat. 906, related to importation or possession of liquors except as provided by law. Section 276, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 15, 39 Stat. 906, related to drinking intoxicating liquors in or on a passenger coach. Section 277, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 16, 39 Stat. 906, related to penalty for maintaining a place for unlawful sale of alcoholic liquors. Section 278, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 17, 39 Stat. 906, related to arrest for unlawful manufacture sale or transport of intoxicating liquors. Section 279, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 18, 39 Stat. 907, related to evidence necessary to convict. Section 280, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 19, 39 Stat. 907, related to holding places which dispensed alcoholic liquor unlawfully as a nuisance. Section 281, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 20, 39 Stat. 907, related to abatement of liquor nuisances. Section 282, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 21, 39 Stat. 907, related to forfeiture of a lease by a tenant convicted of maintaining a liquor nuisance. Section 283, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 22, 39 Stat. 908, related to owners of buildings knowingly permitting a liquor nuisance. Section 284, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 23, 39 Stat. 908, provided that no property rights exist in alcoholic liquors illegally manufactured or stored. Section 285, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 24, 39 Stat. 908, provided for punishment for violation of law. Section 286, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 26, 39 Stat. 908, related to evidence of sale of intoxicating liquors. Section 287, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 27, 39 Stat. 908, related to duties of officers to enforce the law. Section 288, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 28, 39 Stat. 908, related to filing of an information for prosecution. Section 289, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 29, 39 Stat. 908, related to penalty for unlawful importation of liquor. Section 290, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 31, 39 Stat. 909, provided for additional legislation as needed. Section 291, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, 32, 39 Stat. 909, provided that in interpretation of these provisions singular include plural and masculine include feminine.

292, 293. Omitted

48 USC 301 - Transferred

48 USC 301a - Repealed. Pub. L. 97468, title VI, 615(a)(2), Jan. 14, 1983, 96 Stat. 2578

Section, act June 24, 1946, ch. 465, 60 Stat. 304, provided that funds available for operation of Alaska Railroad were available for other specified purposes.

302 to 308. Transferred

48 USC 309 - Repealed. Feb. 10, 1939, ch. 2, 4(a), 53 Stat.1

Section, act July 18, 1914, ch. 187, 38 Stat. 517, related to taxation of railroads.

310, 311. Omitted

312 to 312d. Repealed. Pub. L. 10458, title I, 104(g)(1), Nov. 28, 1995, 109 Stat. 560

Section 312, acts July 31, 1950, ch. 510, 1, 64 Stat. 382; Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 430, 1(1), (2), 67 Stat. 574; Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–552, § 4, 98 Stat. 2823, authorized construction of Eklutna project, reservation of mineral rights, disposition of net proceeds, and reservation of water rights. Section 312a, acts July 31, 1950, ch. 510, 2, 64 Stat. 382; Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 430, 1(3), 67 Stat. 574, covered disposition of electric power produced from Eklutna project, rate and rate schedules, sale preferences, disposition of receipts, and creation of a continuing fund. Section 312b, act July 31, 1950, ch. 510, 3, 64 Stat. 383, authorized Secretary of the Interior to perform the acts necessary to carry into effect Eklutna project and otherwise set out his powers and duties in connection with project. Section 312c, act July 31, 1950, ch. 510, 4, 64 Stat. 383, authorized and directed Secretary to report on feasibility of transferring Eklutna project, upon completion, to public ownership. Section 312d, act July 31, 1950, ch. 510, 5, 64 Stat. 383, authorized Secretary to delegate the powers and functions given him in connection with the Eklutna project.

315 to 315i. Omitted

48 USC 321 - Omitted

321a to 325. Repealed. Pub. L. 8670, 21(d)(6), (7), June 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 146

Section 321a, act June 30, 1932, ch. 320, 2, 47 Stat. 446, related to execution of laws pertaining to construction and maintenance of roads and trails by Secretary of the Interior. Section 321b, act June 30, 1932, ch. 320, 3, 47 Stat. 446, related to distribution of duties and promulgation of rules and regulation. Section 321c, act June 30, 1932, ch. 320, 4, 47 Stat. 446, related to submission of appropriations. Section 321d, act June 30, 1932, ch. 320, 5, as added July 24, 1947, ch. 313, 61 Stat. 418, required a reservation of right-of-way for roads, roadways, highways, tramways, trails, bridges, and appurtenant structures in patents and deeds. Section 322, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, 2, 33 Stat. 616; May 14, 1906, ch. 2458, 2, 34 Stat. 192; June 30, 1932, ch. 320, 1, 47 Stat. 446; July 14, 1955, ch. 359, 69 Stat. 321, related to location, lay out, construction, and maintenance of roads, trails and bridges. Section 323, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, 2, 33 Stat. 616; May 14, 1906, ch. 2458, 2, 34 Stat. 192; June 30, 1932, ch. 320, 1, 47 Stat. 446, related to maps, plans and specifications for roads and trails and contracts for permanent contracts. Section 324, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, 2, 33 Stat. 616; May 14, 1906, ch. 2458, 2, 34 Stat. 192; June 30, 1932, ch. 320, 1, 47 Stat. 446, related to repair of roads and trails. Section 325, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, 2, 33 Stat. 616; May 14, 1906, ch. 2458, 2, 34 Stat. 192; June 30, 1932, ch. 320, 1, 47 Stat. 446, related to costs and expenses of laying out, constructing, and repairing roads and trails.

326 to 330. Omitted

331 to 337. Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, 1, 46 Stat. 1029

Section 331, act Apr. 27, 1904, ch. 1629, 33 Stat. 391, related to road overseers and to creation of road districts. Section 332, act Apr. 27, 1904, ch. 1629, 33 Stat. 391, related to term of office and qualification of road overseers. Section 333, act Apr. 27, 1904, ch. 1629, 33 Stat. 392, related to duties of overseers. Section 334, act Apr. 27, 1904, ch. 1629, 33 Stat. 392, related to work on roads. Section 335, act Apr. 27, 1904, ch. 1629, 33 Stat. 393, related to an annual report. Section 336, act Apr. 27, 1904, ch. 1629, 33 Stat. 393, related to neglect or refusal of road overseers to perform their duties. Section 337, act Apr. 27, 1904, ch. 1629, 33 Stat. 393, related to compensation of road overseers.

338 to 338g. Omitted

48 USC 341 - Transferred

351, 352. Transferred

48 USC 353 - Repealed. Pub. L. 85508, 6(k), July 7, 1958, 72 Stat. 343

Section, acts Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 181, 1, 38 Stat. 1214; Mar. 5, 1952, ch. 80, 13, 66 Stat. 14; Aug. 5, 1953, ch. 323, 67 Stat. 364; Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 892, 70 Stat. 954; Aug. 27, 1958, Pub. L. 85–771, § 3, 72 Stat. 929, made reservation of certain lands for educational purposes, covered disposition of proceeds or income derived from reserved lands, and set out exclusion of certain lands.

353a to 362. Transferred

48 USC 363 - Repealed. June 14, 1926, ch. 578, 5, as added June 4, 1954, ch. 263, 68 Stat. 175

Section, act Oct. 17, 1940, ch. 890, 1, 54 Stat. 1192, authorized, with limitations, the sale or lease of unreserved public lands in Alaska to incorporated cities and towns in Alaska for cemetery, park, or recreational purposes.

364 to 365. Transferred

366 to 367. Omitted

48 USC 367a - Transferred

48 USC 368 - Omitted

371 to 371c. Transferred

48 USC 372 - Omitted

373 to 385. Transferred

48 USC 386 - Repealed. Pub. L. 87260, 1, Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 541

Section, act June 7, 1910, ch. 265, 36 Stat. 459, permitted adverse claims provided for in sections 29 and 30 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, to be filed at any time during the 60 days period of publication or within eight months thereafter, and adverse suits provided for in section 30 of Title 30, to be instituted at any time within 60 days after the filing of said claims in the local land office.

387 to 391. Repealed. May 4, 1934, ch. 211, 1, 48 Stat. 663

Section 387, act Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, 1, 37 Stat. 242, related to limiting association placer-mining claims. Section 388, act Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, 2, 37 Stat. 243, related to restrictions on power of attorney to locate placer-mining claims. Section 389, act Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, 3, 37 Stat. 243, related to restrictions on placer locations. Section 390, acts Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, 4, 37 Stat. 243; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 442, 43 Stat. 1118, related to area and shape of placer claims. Section 391, act Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, 5, 37 Stat. 243, related to placer locations in violation of law. See, now, sections 35 to 37 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.

48 USC 392 - Omitted

395 to 405. Omitted

411 to 423. Transferred

48 USC 431 - Omitted

48 USC 432 - Repealed. Pub. L. 86252, 1, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 490

Section, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 1, 38 Stat. 741, related to survey of coal lands in Alaska. See section 201 et seq. of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.

48 USC 433 - Repealed. Pub. L. 85508, 20, July 7, 1958, 72 Stat. 351

Section, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 2, 38 Stat. 742, related to reservation of coal lands in Alaska. See section 201 et seq. of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.

434 to 445. Repealed. Pub. L. 86252, 1, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 490

Section 434, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 3, 38 Stat. 742, related to division of unreserved lands into leasing blocks or tracts and to leases. See sections 181, 201 (a), and 202 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining. Section 435, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 4, 38 Stat. 742, related to lease of additional lands. See sections 203 and 204 of Title 30. Section 436, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 5, 38 Stat. 743, related to consolidation of leases. See section 205 of Title 30. Section 437, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 9, 38 Stat. 744, related to the term of the lease. See section 207 of Title 30. Section 438, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 9, 38 Stat. 744, related to rents and royalties payable to the United States by lessees. See section 207 of Title 30. Section 438a, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 19, as added June 6, 1934, ch. 405, 48 Stat. 909, related to suspension of rentals during suspension of operation or production. See section 209 of Title 30. Section 439, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 9, 38 Stat. 744; July 10, 1957, Pub. L. 85–88, § 1, 71 Stat. 282; July 7, 1958, Pub. L. 85–508, § 28(a), 72 Stat. 351, related to distribution of net profits, bonuses, royalties, rentals, and other payments. See section 191 of Title 30. Section 440, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 6, 38 Stat. 743; Feb. 21, 1944, ch. 18, 58 Stat. 18, related to property leased, limitation of amount, and forfeiture of excess. See sections 184 (a), (g), and (h) and 201 et seq. of Title 30. Section 441, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 7, 38 Stat. 743; Feb. 21, 1944, ch. 18, 58 Stat. 18, provided for punishment when exceeding authorized interest. Section 442, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 8, 38 Stat, 743; Feb. 21, 1944, ch. 18, 58 Stat. 18, prescribed criminal liability of officers and agents of corporations or associations violating the law. Section 443, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 8a, 38 Stat. 743, related to forfeiture of lease for violation of law. See section 184 (k) of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining. Section 444, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 3, 38 Stat. 742; Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 152, 41 Stat. 1363, related to prospecting permits and leases to prospectors. See section 201 (b) of Title 30. Section 445, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 10, 38 Stat. 744, related to coal for local and domestic needs. See section 208 of Title 30.

48 USC 445a - Transferred

446 to 452. Repealed. Pub. L. 86252, 1, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 490

Section 446, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 11, 38 Stat. 744, related to reservation by the United States in leases, entries, etc. Section 447, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 12, 38 Stat. 744, related to assignment or subletting of leases. Section 448, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 13, 38 Stat. 744, related to possession of lessee as possession of the United States. Section 449, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 14, 38 Stat. 744, related to forfeiture or cancellation of leases. Section 450, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 16, 38 Stat. 745, related to statements, representations, and reports. Section 451, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 17, 38 Stat. 745, related to promulgation of rules and regulations. See section 189 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining. Section 452, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, 15, 38 Stat. 745, related to limitation on disposal of coal lands. See section 193 of Title 30.

48 USC 453 - Transferred

455 to 456h. Omitted

461 to 466. Transferred

471 to 471o. Transferred

472, 472a. Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, 1(126), 65 Stat. 706

Section 472, act Mar. 27, 1928, ch. 251, 1, 45 Stat. 371, related to disposition of abandoned military reservations in Alaska, including signal corps stations and rights-of-way. Section 472a, act Mar. 27, 1928, ch. 251, 2, 45 Stat. 371, related to promulgation of rules and regulations in connection with abandoned military reservations in Alaska.

473 to 484d. Omitted

48 USC 484e - Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title II, 205, 68 Stat. 622

Section, act Apr. 23, 1949, ch. 89, 2(b), 63 Stat. 58, related to real-estate loans and purchase of insured mortgages, with respect to properties in Alaska, by Federal National Mortgage Association.

485 to 486j. Omitted

487 to 487b. Transferred

488 to 488f. Omitted

TITLE 48 - US CODE - CHAPTER 3 - HAWAII

491 to 503. Omitted

48 USC 504 - Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, 403(a)(6), 66 Stat. 279

Section, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 10, 31 Stat. 143, related to applicability of immigration contract labor law. See section 1151 et seq. of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.

505 to 518. Omitted

48 USC 518a - Repealed. July 25, 1947, ch. 327, 1, 61 Stat. 449

Section, act Jan. 2, 1942, ch. 646, 55 Stat. 881, related to employment of nationals of the United States on public works in Hawaii during the national emergency.

48 USC 519 - Omitted

48 USC 520 - Repealed. Mar. 26, 1934, ch. 88, 1, 48 Stat. 467

Section, act May 23, 1918, ch. 84, 1, 40 Stat. 560, prohibited manufacture, sale, transport, etc., of intoxicating liquors.

531 to 535. Omitted

48 USC 536 - Repealed. Pub. L. 863, 14(e), Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 10

Section, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 92, 31 Stat. 159; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, 8, 36 Stat. 448; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, 314, 42 Stat. 120; Oct. 15, 1949, ch. 695, 5(a), 63 Stat. 680, prescribed salary of governor and secretary of Territory of Hawaii, and specified incidental expenses of governor.

537, 538. Omitted

48 USC 539 - Repealed. Pub. L. 863, 14(e), Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 10

Section, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 92, 31 Stat. 159; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, 8, 36 Stat. 448; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, 314, 42 Stat. 120, authorized governor to employ a private secretary at an annual salary of $3,000.

48 USC 540 - Omitted

48 USC 541 - Repealed. Pub. L. 96470, title I, 110, Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2239

Section, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 76, 31 Stat. 155; Apr. 8, 1904, ch. 948, 33 Stat. 164; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, 3, 37 Stat. 737, prescribed powers and duties of the superintendent of public instruction.

542 to 546. Omitted

561 to 599. Omitted

611 to 620. Omitted

631 to 633. Omitted

634, 634a. Repealed. Pub. L. 863, 14(e), Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 10

Section 634, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 92, 31 Stat. 159; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, 8, 36 Stat. 448; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, 314, 42 Stat. 120, related to salaries of justices of supreme court and circuit courts. Section 634a, acts May 29, 1928, ch. 904, 1, 2, 45 Stat. 997; Apr. 30, 1956, ch. 226, 1, 70 Stat. 123, related to salaries of justices of supreme court and circuit courts.

634b, 634c. Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 39, 62 Stat. 992

Section 634b, acts May 31, 1938, ch. 301, 1, 52 Stat. 591; Apr. 16, 1946, ch. 139, 1, 60 Stat. 90, related to retirement of justices and judges. Section 634c, acts May 31, 1938, ch. 301, 2, 52 Stat. 591; Apr. 16, 1946, ch. 139, 2, 60 Stat. 90, related to computation of years of service.

635, 636. Omitted

641 to 644. Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 8, 39, 62 Stat. 986, 992

Section 641, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 86(a), (d), 31 Stat. 158; Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 269, 1, 35 Stat. 838; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, 313, 42 Stat. 119; Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 220, 43 Stat. 890; Dec. 13, 1926, ch. 6, 1, 44 Stat. 919; July 31, 1946, ch. 704, 1, 60 Stat. 716, related to district court, sessions, powers, terms. See section 81 et seq. of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. Section 642, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 86(c), 31 Stat. 158; Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 269, 1, 35 Stat. 838; Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, 291, 36 Stat. 167; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, 313, 42 Stat. 119; Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 220, 43 Stat. 890, related to jurisdiction of district court and authority of officers. See sections 81 et seq., 451 et seq., 501 et seq., 531 et seq., and 1331 et seq. of Title 28. Section 642a, acts Aug. 13, 1940, ch. 662, 54 Stat. 784; Apr. 29, 1948, ch. 241, 1, 62 Stat. 204, related to jurisdiction of cases arising on Midway, Wake, Johnston, etc., Islands. See section 91 of Title 28. Section 643, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 86, 31 Stat. 158; Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 269, 1, 35 Stat. 838; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, 313, 42 Stat. 119; Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 220, 43 Stat. 890, related to appointment and term of office of judges, district attorney, and marshal. See sections 133, 134, 501, 504, and 541 of Title 28. Section 644, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 86, 31 Stat. 158; Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 269, 1, 35 Stat. 838; Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 161, 1, 41 Stat. 1412; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, 313, 42 Stat. 119; June 1, 1922, ch. 204, title II, 42 Stat. 614, 616; Jan. 3, 1923, ch. 21, title II, 42 Stat. 1084; Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 220, 43 Stat. 890, related to appointment and salaries of clerks, deputy clerks and reporters. See sections 604, 751, and 753 of Title 28.

48 USC 644a - Jurisdiction of district court of cases arising on or within Midway, Wake, Johnston, Sand, etc., Islands; laws applicable to jury trials

The jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii is extended to all civil and criminal cases arising on or within the Midway Islands, Wake Island, Johnston Island, Sand Island, Kingman Reef, Palmyra Island, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, and, having regard to the special status of Canton and Enderbury Islands pursuant to an agreement of April 6, 1939, between the Governments of the United States and of the United Kingdom to set up a regime for their use in common, the said jurisdiction is also extended to all civil and criminal cases arising on or within Canton Island and Enderbury Island: Provided, That such extension to Canton and Enderbury Islands shall in no way be construed to be prejudicial to the claims of the United Kingdom to said islands in accordance with the agreement. All civil acts and deeds consummated and taking place on any of these islands or in the waters adjacent thereto, and all offenses and crimes committed thereon, or on or in the waters adjacent thereto, shall be deemed to have been consummated or committed on the high seas on board a merchant vessel or other vessel belonging to the United States and shall be adjudicated and determined or adjudged and punished according to the laws of the United States relating to such civil acts or offenses on such ships or vessels on the high seas, which laws for the purpose aforesaid are extended over such islands, rocks, and keys. The laws of the United States relating to juries and jury trials shall be applicable to the trial of such cases before said district court.

48 USC 645 - Repealed. Pub. L. 863, 14(f), Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 10

Section, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 86, 31 Stat. 158; Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 269, 1, 35 Stat. 838; Mar. 11, 1911, ch. 231, 291, 36 Stat. 167; Mar. 4, 1920, ch. 161, 1, 41 Stat. 1412; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, 313, 42 Stat. 119; June 1, 1922, ch. 204, title II, 42 Stat. 614, 616; Jan. 3, 1923, ch. 21, title II, 42 Stat. 1084; Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 220, 43 Stat. 890; Dec. 13, 1926, ch. 6, 1, 44 Stat. 919; Jan. 31, 1928, ch. 14, 1, 45 Stat. 54; July 31, 1946, ch. 704, 1, 60 Stat. 716; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 8, 39, 62 Stat. 986, 992, related to removal of causes and appeal. See section 91 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure and notes thereunder.

48 USC 646 - Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 39, 62 Stat. 992

Section, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, 86a, as added June 19, 1939, ch. 211, 53 Stat. 841, related to rules in civil actions. See section 2072 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

48 USC 651 - Omitted

661 to 678. Omitted

691 to 718. Omitted

721 to 723. Omitted

48 USC 724 - Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title II, 205, 68 Stat. 622

Section, acts Apr. 23, 1949, ch. 89, 2(b), 63 Stat. 58; June 30, 1953, ch. 170, 25(b), 67 Stat. 128, related to purchase of insured mortgage loans by Federal National Mortgage Association, with respect to property in Hawaii.

TITLE 48 - US CODE - CHAPTER 4 - PUERTO RICO

TITLE 48 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

48 USC 731 - Territory included under name Puerto Rico

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the island of Puerto Rico and to the adjacent islands belonging to the United States and waters of those islands; and the name Puerto Rico, as used in this chapter, shall be held to include not only the island of that name, but all the adjacent islands as aforesaid.

48 USC 731a - Change of name; Puerto Rico

From and after May 17, 1932, the island designated Porto Rico in the Act entitled An Act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes, approved March 2, 1917, as amended, shall be known and designated as Puerto Rico. All laws, regulations, and public documents and records of the United States in which such island is designated or referred to under the name of Porto Rico shall be held to refer to such island under and by the name of Puerto Rico.

48 USC 731b - Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution

Fully recognizing the principle of government by consent, sections 731b to 731e of this title are now adopted in the nature of a compact so that the people of Puerto Rico may organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption.

48 USC 731c - Submission of sections 731b to 731e of this title to people of Puerto Rico for referendum; convening of constitutional convention; requisites of constitution

Sections 731b to 731e of this title shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico for acceptance or rejection through an island-wide referendum to be held in accordance with the laws of Puerto Rico. Upon the approval of said sections, by a majority of the voters participating in such referendum, the Legislature of Puerto Rico is authorized to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the said island of Puerto Rico. The said constitution shall provide a republican form of government and shall include a bill of rights.

48 USC 731d - Ratification of constitution by Congress

Upon adoption of the constitution by the people of Puerto Rico, the President of the United States is authorized to transmit such constitution to the Congress of the United States if he finds that such constitution conforms with the applicable provisions of sections 731b to 731e of this title and of the Constitution of the United States. Upon approval by the Congress the constitution shall become effective in accordance with its terms.

48 USC 731e - Chapter continued in force and effect

This chapter is continued in force and effect.

48 USC 732 - Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 4, 39 Stat. 953; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, designated San Juan as the capital of Puerto Rico. Section 6 of act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, 31 Stat. 79, formerly cited as a credit to this section, was not repealed by act July 3, 1950.

48 USC 733 - Citizens; former Spanish subjects and children; body politic; name

All inhabitants continuing to reside in Puerto Rico who were Spanish subjects on the 11th day of April 1899, and then resided in Puerto Rico, and their children born subsequent thereto, shall be deemed and held to be citizens of Puerto Rico, and as such entitled to the protection of the United States, except such as shall have elected to preserve their allegiance to the Crown of Spain on or before the 11th day of April 1900, in accordance with the provisions of the treaty of peace between the United States and Spain entered into on the 11th day of April 1899; and they, together with such citizens of the United States as may reside in Puerto Rico, shall constitute a body politic under the name of the People of Puerto Rico, with governmental powers as hereinafter conferred, and with power to sue and be sued as such.

48 USC 733a - Citizens; residence in island of citizens of United States

All citizens of the United States who have resided or who shall after March 4, 1927, reside in the island for one year shall be citizens of Puerto Rico.

48 USC 733a1 - Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, 403(a)(14), 66 Stat. 279

Section, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 5b, as added June 25, 1948, ch. 649, 62 Stat. 1015, related to nonapplication of section 804 (c) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.

48 USC 733b - Omitted

48 USC 734 - United States laws extended to Puerto Rico; internal revenue receipts covered into treasury

The statutory laws of the United States not locally inapplicable, except as hereinbefore or hereinafter otherwise provided, shall have the same force and effect in Puerto Rico as in the United States, except the internal revenue laws other than those contained in the Philippine Trade Act of 1946 [22 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.] or the Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955 [22 U.S.C. 1371 et seq.]: Provided, however, That after May 1, 1946, all taxes collected under the internal revenue laws of the United States on articles produced in Puerto Rico and transported to the United States, or consumed in the island shall be covered into the treasury of Puerto Rico.

48 USC 734a - Extension of industrial alcohol and internal revenue laws to Puerto Rico

Title III of the National Prohibition Act, as amended, and all provisions of the internal revenue laws relating to the enforcement thereof, are extended to and made applicable to Puerto Rico from and after August 27, 1935. The Insular Government shall advance to the Treasury of the United States such funds as may be required from time to time by the Secretary of the Treasury for the purpose of defraying all expenses incurred by the Treasury Department in connection with the enforcement in Puerto Rico of the said Title III and regulations promulgated thereunder. The funds so advanced shall be deposited in a separate trust fund in the Treasury of the United States and shall be available to the Treasury Department for the purposes of this section.

48 USC 735 - Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 57, 39 Stat. 968; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, continued certain Puerto Rican Laws in force and authorized the legislative authority to modify or repeal laws. Section 15 of act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, 31 Stat. 80, formerly cited as a credit to this section, was not repealed by act July 3, 1950.

48 USC 736 - Puerto Rican law modified

So much of the law which was in force at the time of cession, April 11th, 1899, forbidding the marriage of priests, ministers, or followers of any faith because of vows they may have taken, being paragraph 4, article 83, chapter 3, civil code, and which was continued by the order of the secretary of justice of Puerto Rico, dated March 17, 1899, and promulgated by Major General Guy V. Henry, United States Volunteers, is repealed and annulled, and all persons lawfully married in Puerto Rico shall have all the rights and remedies conferred by law upon parties to either civil or religious marriages. Paragraph 1, article 105, section 4, divorce, civil code, and paragraph 2, section 19, of the order of the minister of justice of Puerto Rico, dated March 17, 1899, and promulgated by Major General Guy V. Henry, United States Volunteers, are so amended as to read: Adultery on the part of either the husband or the wife.

48 USC 737 - Privileges and immunities

The rights, privileges, and immunities of citizens of the United States shall be respected in Puerto Rico to the same extent as though Puerto Rico were a State of the Union and subject to the provisions of paragraph 1 of section 2 of article IV of the Constitution of the United States.

48 USC 738 - Free interchange of merchandise with United States

All merchandise and articles coming into the United States from Puerto Rico and coming into Puerto Rico from the United States shall be entered at the several ports of entry free of duty and in no event shall any tariff duties be collected on said merchandise or articles.

48 USC 739 - Duties on foreign imports; books and pamphlets in English language

The same tariffs, customs, and duties shall be levied, collected, and paid upon all articles imported into Puerto Rico from ports other than those of the United States which are required by law to be collected upon articles imported into the United States from foreign countries. All books and pamphlets printed in the English language shall be admitted into Puerto Rico free of duty when imported from the United States.

48 USC 740 - Duties and taxes to constitute fund for benefit of Puerto Rico; ports of entry

The duties and taxes collected in Puerto Rico in pursuance of the provisions of this Act, less the cost of collecting the same, and the gross amount of all collections of duties and taxes in the United States upon articles of merchandise coming from Puerto Rico, shall be paid into the treasury of Puerto Rico to be expended as required by law for the government and benefit thereof, and the Secretary of the Treasury shall designate the several ports and subports of entry in Puerto Rico and shall make such rules and regulations and appoint such agents as may be necessary to collect the duties and taxes authorized to be levied, collected, and paid in Puerto Rico by the provisions of this Act, and he shall fix the compensation and provide for the payment thereof of all such officers, agents, and assistants as he may find it necessary to employ to carry out the provisions of law.

48 USC 741 - Export duties, taxes, etc.; bonds to anticipate revenues

No export duties shall be levied or collected on exports from Puerto Rico, but taxes and assessments on property, income taxes, internal revenue, and license fees, and royalties for franchises, privileges, and concessions may be imposed for the purposes of the insular and municipal governments, respectively, as may be provided and defined by the Legislature of Puerto Rico; and when necessary to anticipate taxes and revenues, bonds and other obligations may be issued by Puerto Rico or any municipal government therein as may be provided by law, and to protect the public credit.

48 USC 741a - Internal-revenue taxes; levy and collection; discrimination

The internal-revenue taxes levied by the Legislature of Puerto Rico in pursuance of the authority granted by this chapter on articles, goods, wares, or merchandise may be levied and collected as such legislature may direct, on the articles subject to said tax, as soon as the same are manufactured, sold, used, or brought into the island: Provided, That no discrimination be made between the articles imported from the United States or foreign countries and similar articles produced or manufactured in Puerto Rico. The officials of the Customs and Postal Services of the United States are directed to assist the appropriate officials of the Puerto Rican government in the collection of these taxes.

48 USC 742 - Acknowledgment of deeds

Deeds and other instruments affecting land situate in the District of Columbia, or any other territory or possession of the United States, may be acknowledged in Puerto Rico before any notary public appointed therein by proper authority, or any officer therein who has ex officio the powers of a notary public. The certificate by such notary shall be accompanied by the certificate of the executive secretary of Puerto Rico to the effect that the notary taking such acknowledgment is in fact such notarial officer.

48 USC 743 - Repealed. July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XI, 1113, 58 Stat. 714

Section, acts Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, 10, 31 Stat. 80; Aug. 14, 1912, ch. 288, 37 Stat. 309; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, provided for quarantine stations in Puerto Rico. See section 267 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

48 USC 744 - Coasting trade laws

The coasting trade between Puerto Rico and the United States shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of law applicable to such trade between any two great coasting districts of the United States.

48 USC 745 - Tax exempt bonds

All bonds issued by the Government of Puerto Rico, or by its authority, shall be exempt from taxation by the Government of the United States, or by the Government of Puerto Rico or of any political or municipal subdivision thereof, or by any State, Territory, or possession, or by any county, municipality, or other municipal subdivision of any State, Territory, or possession of the United States, or by the District of Columbia.

48 USC 745a - Public improvement bonds sold to United States or agency thereof excluded from public indebtedness

Bonds or other obligations of Puerto Rico or any municipal government therein, payable solely from revenues derived from any public improvement or undertaking (which revenues may include transfers by agreement or otherwise from the regular funds of the issuer in respect of the use by it of the facilities afforded by such improvement or undertaking), and issued and sold to the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, shall not be considered public indebtedness of the issuer within the meaning of section 745 of this title.

48 USC 745b - Refunding bonds excluded temporarily in computing indebtedness

Any bonds or other obligations of Puerto Rico issued after August 3, 1935, for the purpose of retiring previously outstanding bonds or obligations shall not be included in computing the public indebtedness of Puerto Rico under section 745 of this title, until six months after their issue.

48 USC 746 - Public lands and buildings; reservations; rights prior to July 1, 1902

All public lands and buildings, not including harbor areas and navigable streams and bodies of water and the submerged lands underlying the same, owned by the United States in the island of Puerto Rico and not reserved by the President of the United States prior to July 1, 1903, pursuant to authority vested in him by law, are granted to the government of Puerto Rico, to be held or disposed of for the use and benefit of the people of said island. Said grant is upon the express condition that the government of Puerto Rico, by proper authority, release to the United States any interest or claim it may have in or upon the lands or buildings reserved by the President as mentioned herein. Nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to affect any legal or equitable rights acquired by the government of Puerto Rico or by any other party, under any contract, lease, or license made by the United States authorities prior to the 1st day of May 1900.

48 USC 747 - Public property transferred; control defined

All property which may have been acquired in Puerto Rico by the United States under the cession of Spain in the treaty of peace entered into on the 10th day of December 1898, in any public bridges, road houses, water powers, highways, unnavigable streams and the beds thereof, subterranean waters, mines or minerals under the surface of private lands, all property which at the time of the cession belonged, under the laws of Spain then in force, to the various harbor works boards of Puerto Rico, all the harbor shores, docks, slips, reclaimed lands, and all public lands and buildings not reserved by the United States for public purposes prior to March 2, 1917, is placed under the control of the government of Puerto Rico, to be administered for the benefit of the people of Puerto Rico; and the Legislature of Puerto Rico shall have authority, subject to the limitations imposed upon all its acts, to legislate with respect to all matters, as it may deem advisable. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as used in this section control includes all right, title, and interest in and to and jurisdiction and authority over the aforesaid property and includes proprietary rights of ownership, and the rights of management, administration, leasing, use, and development of such property.

48 USC 748 - Conveyance by President to people of lands, buildings, etc.

The President may, from time to time, in his discretion, convey to the people of Puerto Rico, such lands, buildings, or interests in lands, or other property now owned by the United States, and within the territorial limits of Puerto Rico as in his opinion are no longer needed for purposes of the United States. And he may from time to time accept by legislative grant from Puerto Rico any lands, buildings, or other interests or property which may be needed for public purposes by the United States.

48 USC 749 - Harbors and navigable waters transferred; definitions

The harbor areas and navigable streams and bodies of water and submerged lands underlying the same in and around the island of Puerto Rico and the adjacent islands and waters, owned by the United States on March 2, 1917, and not reserved by the United States for public purposes, are placed under the control of the government of Puerto Rico, to be administered in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as the property enumerated in sections 747 and 748 of this title. All laws of the United States for the protection and improvement of the navigable waters of the United States and the preservation of the interests of navigation and commerce, except so far as the same may be locally inapplicable, shall apply to said island and waters and to its adjacent islands and waters. Nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed so as to affect or impair in any manner the terms or conditions of any authorizations, permits, or other powers lawfully granted or exercised or in respect of said waters and submerged lands in and surrounding said island and its adjacent islands by the Secretary of the Army or other authorized officer or agent of the United States prior to March 2, 1917. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as used in this section (1) submerged lands underlying navigable bodies of water include lands permanently or periodically covered by tidal waters up to but not above the line of mean high tide, all lands underlying the navigable bodies of water in and around the island of Puerto Rico and the adjacent islands, and all artificially made, filled in, or reclaimed lands which formerly were lands beneath navigable bodies of water; (2) navigable bodies of water and submerged lands underlying the same in and around the island of Puerto Rico and the adjacent islands and waters extend from the coastline of the island of Puerto Rico and the adjacent islands as heretofore or hereafter modified by accretion, erosion, or reliction, seaward to a distance of three marine leagues; (3) control includes all right, title, and interest in and to and jurisdiction and authority over the submerged lands underlying the harbor areas and navigable streams and bodies of water in and around the island of Puerto Rico and the adjacent islands and waters, and the natural resources underlying such submerged lands and waters, and includes proprietary rights of ownership, and the rights of management, administration, leasing, use, and development of such natural resources and submerged lands beneath such waters.

48 USC 750 - Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 38, 39 Stat. 964; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 6, 44 Stat. 1420; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, 7, 62 Stat. 580, related to grants of franchises, public service commission, etc.

48 USC 751 - Interstate commerce and certain other laws inapplicable to Puerto Rico

Subtitle IV of title 49, and the Safety Appliance Acts and the several amendments made or to be made thereto, shall not apply to Puerto Rico.

48 USC 752 - Corporate real estate holdings

No corporation shall be authorized to conduct the business of buying and selling real estate or be permitted to hold or own real estate except such as may be reasonably necessary to enable it to carry out the purposes for which it was created, and every corporation authorized after May 1, 1900, to engage in agriculture shall by its charter be restricted to the ownership and control of not to exceed five hundred acres of land; and this provision shall be held to prevent any member of a corporation engaged in agriculture from being in any wise interested in any other corporation engaged in agriculture. Corporations, however, may loan funds upon real estate security, and purchase real estate when necessary for the collection of loans, but they shall dispose of real estate so obtained within five years after receiving the title. Corporations not organized in Puerto Rico, and doing business therein, shall be bound by the provisions of this section so far as they are applicable.

753, 754. Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), (4), 64 Stat. 320

Section 753, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 38, 39 Stat. 964; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 6, 44 Stat. 1420; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, authorized Legislature to regulate rates, tariffs, etc., of public carriers and public service commission to enforce those laws. Section 754, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 35, 39 Stat. 963; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, which had been transferred to section 814a of this title, related to qualifications of electors.

48 USC 755 - Omitted

TITLE 48 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER II - THE EXECUTIVE AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

771 to 793. Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section 771, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 12, 39 Stat. 950; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, 1, 61 Stat. 770, related to election, tenure of office, and qualifications of governor. Section 771a, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 12a, as added Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, 2, 61 Stat. 771, related to impeachment of governor. Section 772, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 24, 39 Stat. 958; Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, 4, 61 Stat. 771, related to succession to office of governor. Section 773, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 13, 39 Stat. 955; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, 1, 46 Stat. 1168, related to executive departments. Section 774, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 37, 39 Stat. 964, prohibited Legislature from creating new departments but authorized their consolidation or abolition. Section 775, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 13, 39 Stat. 955; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, 1, 46 Stat. 1168; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, 3, 61 Stat. 771, related to appointment and tenure of office of heads of departments. Section 776, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 13, 39 Stat. 956; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, 1, 46 Stat. 1168; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to residence requirement for heads of departments. Section 777, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 13, 39 Stat. 956; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, 1, 46 Stat. 1168, related to executive council and its duties and compensation. Section 778, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 14, 39 Stat. 956; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to duties of Attorney General. Section 779, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 22, 39 Stat. 958; June 27, 1924, ch. 322, 2, 43 Stat. 631; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, 6, 62 Stat. 580, related to powers and duties of executive secretary. Section 780, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 15, 39 Stat. 956; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to powers and duties of Treasurer, including designation of depositaries. Section 781, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 15, 39 Stat. 956; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, required Treasurer to give a bond not less than $125,000. Section 782, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 16, 39 Stat. 956, related to duties of Commissioner of the Interior. Section 783, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 17, 39 Stat. 956; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to duties of Commissioner of Education. Section 784, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 18, 39 Stat. 957; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, 2, 46 Stat. 1168; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to duties of Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. Section 784a, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 18a, as added Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, 3, 46 Stat. 1169, and amended May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to duties of Commissioner of Labor. Section 785, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 19, 39 Stat. 957, related to duties of Commissioner of Health. Section 786, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 20, 39 Stat. 957; June 7, 1924, ch. 322, 1, 43 Stat. 631; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 3, 44 Stat. 1419; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, 5, 62 Stat. 580, related to appointment, compensation and term of office of Auditor and his powers and duties, and provided for an assistant auditor and other necessary assistants and employees. Section 787, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 3, 44 Stat. 1419, related to jurisdiction of Auditor over accounts. Section 788, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 20, 39 Stat. 957; June 10, 1921, ch. 18, 301, 304, 42 Stat. 23 to 25; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 3, 44 Stat. 1419, related to finality of decisions of Auditor and time for appeal therefrom, and vested such official with like authority as that conferred by law upon Comptroller General of the United States, with certain exceptions. Section 789, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 21, 39 Stat. 958, related to appeals from decisions of Auditor to Governor. Section 790, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 3, 44 Stat. 1420, related to annual report of the fiscal concern of the government from Auditor to Governor and those other reports as may be required. Section 791, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 3, 44 Stat. 1419, authorized Auditor to summon witnesses, administer oaths, take evidence, etc. Section 792, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 3, 44 Stat. 1420, related to supervision of office of Auditor by Governor. Section 793, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 3, 44 Stat. 1419; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to performance of powers and duties of Auditor in case of a vacancy in the office or in his absence by the assistant auditor, or in the absence of that assistant, by an assistant designated by Governor.

48 USC 793a - Repealed. June 30, 1954, ch. 428, 1, 68 Stat. 336

Section, act Mar. 2, 1934, ch. 37, 4, 48 Stat. 361, created a Model Housing Board, and provided for construction and sale of model houses and for creation of a revolving model housing fund.

48 USC 793b - Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 49b, as added Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, 6, 61 Stat. 772, and amended June 24, 1948, ch. 610, 1, 62 Stat. 579, provided for a Coordinator of Federal Agencies in Puerto Rico, his appointment, compensation and duties, and required President to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out provisions of former section 793 of this title.

48 USC 794 - Official reports

All reports required by law to be made by the governor or heads of departments to any official of the United States shall be made to an executive department of the Government of the United States to be designated by the President, and the President is authorized to place all matters pertaining to the government of Puerto Rico in the jurisdiction of such department.

48 USC 795 - Government expenses payable out of revenues

All expenses that may be incurred on account of the government of Puerto Rico for salaries of officials and the conduct of their offices and departments, and all expenses and obligations contracted for the internal improvement or development of the island, not, however, including defenses, barracks, harbors, lighthouses, buoys, and other works undertaken by the United States, shall, except as otherwise specifically provided by the Congress, be paid by the treasurer of Puerto Rico out of the revenue in his custody.

796 to 799. Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section 796, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 53, 39 Stat. 968; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to transfer of bureaus or offices. Section 797, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 50, 39 Stat. 967; June 7, 1924, ch. 322, 3, 43 Stat. 631; May 29, 1928, ch. 904, 1, 2, 45 Stat. 997; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, 5, 61 Stat. 771; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, 2, 62 Stat. 579; Sept. 7, 1949, ch. 544, 63 Stat. 692, related to salaries and bonds of officials, and residence of governor. Section 798, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 50, 39 Stat. 967; June 7, 1924, ch. 322, 3, 43 Stat. 631; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, 2, 62 Stat. 579; Sept. 7, 1949, ch. 544, 63 Stat. 692, related to payment of salaries, office expenses and bond premiums. Section 799, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 51, 39 Stat. 967, provided for payment of municipal expenses from municipal revenues.

TITLE 48 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER III - THE LEGISLATURE

811 to 820. Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section 811, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 25, 39 Stat. 958; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, vested all local legislative powers in Puerto Rico, with certain exceptions, in Legislature of Puerto Rico, consisting of a senate and a house of representatives. Section 812, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 26, 39 Stat. 958; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to Senate of Puerto Rico, its members, election and powers. Section 813, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 27, 39 Stat. 959; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to House of Representatives and its members and their election. Section 814, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 28, 39 Stat. 959; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, provided for division of Puerto Rico into thirty-five representative and seven senatorial districts. Section 814a, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 35, 39 Stat. 963; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to qualification of electors. Section 815, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 29, 39 Stat. 959; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, provided for time of holding elections and revision of boundaries of senatorial and representative districts and municipalities. Section 816, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 32, 39 Stat. 960, related to powers of senate and house of representatives, including determination of election and qualifications of members. Section 817, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 33, 39 Stat. 960; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 5, 44 Stat. 1420, provided for holding of annual sessions of legislature and time for convening. Section 818, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 33, 39 Stat. 960; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 5, 44 Stat. 1420, authorized governor to call special sessions of legislature or senate. Section 819, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 30, 39 Stat. 959; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 1, 1938, ch. 308, 52 Stat. 595, related to term of office of senators and representatives, filling of vacancies, and limitations upon appointment to other offices of those legislative members. Section 820, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 31, 39 Stat. 960; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, 4, 44 Stat. 1420; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, 4, 62 Stat. 580, related to compensation and mileage of members of senate and house of representatives.

48 USC 821 - Legislative power

The legislative authority shall extend to all matters of a legislative character not locally inapplicable, including power to create, consolidate, and reorganize the municipalities so far as may be necessary, and to provide and repeal laws and ordinances therefor; also the power to alter, amend, modify, or repeal any or all laws and ordinances of every character in force in Puerto Rico or municipality or district thereof on March 2, 1917, insofar as such alteration, amendment, modification, or repeal may be consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

822, 823. Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section 822, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 960, related to origin of bills and resolutions. Section 823, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 960; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to enacting clauses of bills and resolutions.

48 USC 823a - Omitted

824 to 844. Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section 824, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 961, related to passage of bills and their alterations or amendments. Section 825, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 960, related to reference of bills to committees, signature by governor, and approval by President. Section 826, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 961; May 29, 1928, ch. 901, 1(128), 45 Stat. 996; Feb. 28, 1929, ch. 364, 1, 2, 45 Stat. 1348; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, required laws enacted by Legislature of Puerto Rico to be reported to Congress. Section 827, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 961, related to time of taking effect of laws and to introduction of a bill. Section 828, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 961, related to house journals. Section 829, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 961, required sessions of each house and committees to be open. Section 830, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 961, related to adjournment. Section 831, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962, required presiding officer to sign bills and resolutions. Section 832, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962, provided that bills, with the exception of appropriation bills, were to contain one subject. Section 833, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962, provided that revenue bills were to originate in house of representatives. Section 834, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962, related to appropriation bills for executive, legislative and judicial departments. Section 835, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962, related to revival or amendment of laws. Section 836, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962, required legislature to prescribe number, duties and compensation of officers and employees. Section 837, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962, prohibited bills giving extra compensation for services rendered. Section 838, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, 3, 62 Stat. 580 prohibited laws relating to extension of term of office of officials, double jobs and salary of senators or representatives during term of office. Section 839, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962, related to presentation of orders, resolutions, etc., to Governor. Section 840, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 960, required Governor to submit a financial budget at opening of each regular session of the legislature. Section 841, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, provided for order of payment of appropriations, where revenue insufficient to meet appropriations, and limited appropriations under certain conditions. Section 842, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 23, 39 Stat. 958; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, required Governor to transmit copies of laws to executive department of United States. Section 843, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to definition and punishment of the offense of corrupt solicitation. Section 844, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 34, 39 Stat. 962, related to punishment for offense of influencing officials by bribery.

48 USC 845 - Income tax laws; modification or repeal by legislature

The Puerto Rican Legislature shall have power by due enactment to amend, alter, modify, or repeal the income tax laws in force in Puerto Rico.

TITLE 48 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER IV - THE JUDICIARY

48 USC 861 - Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 40, 39 Stat. 965; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, vested judicial power in courts established and in operation on Mar. 2, 1917, provided for appointment of chief justice and associate justices of the supreme court by President with advice and consent of United States Senate, and authorized Puerto Rican legislature to organize, modify or rearrange the courts and their jurisdiction and procedure, except United States District Court.

48 USC 862 - Omitted

48 USC 863 - Repealed. Pub. L. 91272, 13, June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 298

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 41, 39 Stat. 965; Feb. 25, 1919, ch. 29, 1, 40 Stat. 1156; Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 161, 1, 41 Stat. 1412; Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 295, 42 Stat. 1560; Dec. 13, 1926, ch. 6, 1, 44 Stat. 919; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; Mar. 26, 1938, ch. 51, 2, 52 Stat. 118; July 31, 1946, ch. 704, 60 Stat. 716; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 20, 62 Stat. 989, set out jurisdiction of United States District Court for District of Puerto Rico and provided for salaries of judge and officials of the court and for filling of vacancies. Section 34 of act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, 31 Stat. 84, formerly cited as a credit to this section, was not repealed by act June 2, 1970.

48 USC 864 - Appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, etc.; use of English language

The laws of the United States relating to appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, and other matters or proceedings as between the courts of the United States and the courts of the several States shall govern in such matters and proceedings as between the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the courts of Puerto Rico. All pleadings and proceedings in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico shall be conducted in the English language.

48 USC 865 - Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 39, 62 Stat. 992

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 43, 39 Stat. 966; Feb. 13, 1925, ch. 229, 13, 43 Stat. 942; Jan. 31, 1928, ch. 14, 1, 45 Stat. 54, related to writs of error and appeals. See section 1294 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

48 USC 866 - Omitted

48 USC 867 - Repealed. Pub. L. 90274, 103(g), Mar. 27, 1968, 82 Stat. 63

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 44, 39 Stat. 966; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, set out qualifications for jurors in District Court of United States for Puerto Rico as different from those set by local law and directed that juries be selected, drawn, and subject to exemption in accordance with laws of Congress insofar as locally applicable.

48 USC 868 - Fees part of United States revenues

All fees, fines, costs, and forfeitures as would be deposited to the credit of the United States if collected and paid into a district court of the United States shall become revenues of the United States when collected and paid into the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. The sum of $500 a year from such fees, fines, costs, and forfeitures shall be retained by the clerk and expended for law library purposes under the direction of the judge.

48 USC 869 - Fees payable by United States out of revenue of Puerto Rico

Such fees and expenses as are payable by the United States if earned or incurred in connection with a district court of the United States shall be paid from the revenue of Puerto Rico if earned or incurred in connection with the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

48 USC 870 - Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 39, 62 Stat. 992

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 46, 39 Stat. 966; Feb. 26, 1919, ch. 49, 2, 4, 40 Stat. 1182; Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 501, 6, 53 Stat. 1226, related to salaries of district court officials. See section 604 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

48 USC 871 - Omitted

48 USC 872 - Habeas corpus; mandamus; suit to restrain assessment or collection of taxes

The supreme and district courts of Puerto Rico and the respective judges thereof may grant writs of habeas corpus in all cases in which the same are grantable by the judges of the district courts of the United States, and the district courts may grant writs of mandamus in all proper cases. No suit for the purpose of restraining the assessment or collection of any tax imposed by the laws of Puerto Rico shall be maintained in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

48 USC 873 - Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 49, 39 Stat. 967; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to appointment of judges, marshals and secretaries.

48 USC 873a - Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 39, 62 Stat. 992

Section, act Feb. 12, 1940, ch. 25, 1, 54 Stat. 22, which related to rules governing civil cases. See section 2072 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

48 USC 874 - Judicial process; officials to be citizens of United States; oath

All judicial process shall run in the name of United States of America, ss, the President of the United States, and all penal or criminal prosecutions in the local courts shall be conducted in the name and by the authority of The People of Puerto Rico. All officials shall be citizens of the United States, and, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the laws of Puerto Rico.

875, 876. Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 39, 62 Stat. 992

Section 875, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 55, 39 Stat. 968, related to continuation of courts jurisdiction. Section 876, act Jan. 7, 1913, ch. 6, 37 Stat. 648, related to temporary judge.

TITLE 48 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER V - RESIDENT COMMISSIONER

48 USC 891 - Resident Commissioner; election

The qualified electors of Puerto Rico shall choose a Resident Commissioner to the United States at each general election, whose term of office shall be four years from the 3d of January following such general election, and who shall be entitled to receive official recognition as such commissioner by all of the departments of the Government of the United States, upon presentation, through the Department of State, of a certificate of election of the Governor of Puerto Rico.

48 USC 892 - Qualifications of Commissioner; appointment to fill vacancy

No person shall be eligible to election as Resident Commissioner who is not a bona fide citizen of the United States and who is not more than twenty-five years of age, and who does not read and write the English language. In case of a vacancy in the office of Resident Commissioner by death, resignation, or otherwise, the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a Resident Commissioner to fill the vacancy, who shall serve until the next general election and until his successor is elected and qualified.

48 USC 893 - Salary of Commissioner; allowances; franking privilege

The Resident Commissioner shall receive a salary payable monthly by the United States. He shall be allowed the same sum for stationery and for the pay of necessary clerk hire as is allowed Members of the House of Representatives of the United States. He shall be allowed the franking privilege granted Members of Congress.

48 USC 894 - Salary and traveling expenses; payment

The salary and traveling expenses of the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico to the United States shall be paid by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives in the same manner as the salaries of the members of the House of Representatives are paid.

TITLE 48 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER VI - SLUM CLEARANCE AND URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

48 USC 910 - Slum clearance and urban redevelopment and renewal projects; powers of government

The government of Puerto Rico acting through its legislature, may create a public corporate authority or authorities and may authorize such authority or authorities or any other public corporate authority or any municipal corporation or political subdivision, acting directly or through any officer or agency thereof or through a public corporate authority, to undertake slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects and to do all things, exercise any and all powers, and to assume and fulfill any and all obligations, duties, responsibilities, and requirements, including but not limited to those relating to planning and zoning, necessary or desirable for receiving Federal assistance under title I of the Housing Act of 1949 (Public Law 171, Eighty-first Congress), as amended [42 U.S.C. 1450 et seq.], or any other law, except that public corporate authorities (as distinct from municipalities or political subdivisions) created or authorized to operate in accordance with this Act, as amended, shall not be given any power of taxation or any power to pledge the full faith and credit of the people of the Territory, or municipality, or political subdivision, as the case may be, for any loan whatever. The Legislature of Puerto Rico may, with respect to any public corporate authority or authorities empowered or which may be empowered to undertake slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects, provide for the appointment and terms of office of the members thereof, and for the powers of such authorities, including authority to accept whatever benefits the Federal Government may make available for slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects, and authority, notwithstanding any other Federal law, to borrow money and to issue notes, bonds, and other obligations of such character and maturity, with such security, and in such manner as the respective legislatures may provide. Such notes, bonds, and other obligations shall not be a debt of the United States, or of any Territory or municipal corporation or other political subdivision or agency thereof other than the public corporate authority which issued such notes, bonds, or obligations, nor constitute a debt, indebtedness, or the borrowing of money within the meaning of any limitation or restriction on the issuance of notes, bonds, or other obligations contained in any laws of the United States applicable to Puerto Rico, or to any municipal corporation or other political subdivision or agency thereof.

48 USC 910a - Authorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by government and municipalities

The government of Puerto Rico may assist slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects through cash donations, loans, conveyances of real and personal property, facilities, and services, and otherwise, and may authorize municipalities or other political subdivisions to make cash donations, loans, conveyances of real and personal property to public corporate authorities and to take other action, including but not limited to the making available or the furnishing of facilities and services, in aid of slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects.

48 USC 910b - Ratification of prior acts

All legislation heretofore enacted by the Legislature of the Territory of Puerto Rico dealing with the subject matter of this Act and not inconsistent herewith is ratified and confirmed.

TITLE 48 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER VII - LOW RENT HOUSING PROJECTS AND ELIMINATION OF SUB-STANDARD HOUSING

48 USC 911 - Legislative authorization to create authorities

The Legislature of Puerto Rico may create public corporate authorities to undertake slum clearance and projects to provide dwelling accommodations for families of low income.

48 USC 912 - Authority to appoint commissioners; powers of authorities

The Legislature of Puerto Rico may provide for the appointment and terms of the commissioners of such authorities, and for the powers of such authorities, except that such authorities shall be given no power of taxation, and may authorize the commissioners of such authorities to fix the salaries of employees.

48 USC 913 - Authorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by municipalities

The legislature may appropriate funds for and may make and authorize any municipality of Puerto Rico to make loans, donations, and conveyances of money or property to such authorities; may make and authorize any municipality of Puerto Rico to make available its facilities and services to such authorities and take other action in aid of slum clearance or low-rent housing; and may, without regard to any Federal Acts restricting the disposition of public property or lands in Puerto Rico, provide for the use by or disposal to such authorities of any public lands or other property held or controlled by the people of Puerto Rico, its municipalities, or other subdivisions.

48 USC 914 - Issuance of bonds and obligations

The legislature may authorize such authorities to issue bonds or other obligations with such security as the legislature may provide and may provide for the disposition of the proceeds of such bonds and all receipts and revenues of such authorities.

48 USC 915 - Bonds as public debt

Such bonds shall not be a debt of Puerto Rico or any municipality, and shall not constitute a public indebtedness within the meaning of section 745 of this title.

48 USC 916 - Ratification of previous legislation

All legislation heretofore enacted by the Legislature of Puerto Rico dealing with the subject matter of sections 911 to 916 of this title and not inconsistent herewith is ratified and confirmed.

TITLE 48 - US CODE - CHAPTER 5 - PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

1001 to 1008. Omitted

48 USC 1009 - Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, 56(d), 65 Stat. 729

Section, act Mar. 8, 1902, ch. 140, 9, 32 Stat. 55, related to requirements as to evidence in treason cases in Philippines.

1010 to 1019. Omitted

1041 to 1055. Omitted

1071 to 1078. Omitted

1091 to 1094. Omitted

1111 to 1125. Omitted

1141 to 1156. Omitted

48 USC 1157 - Transferred

1171 to 1173. Omitted

1191 to 1202. Omitted

1221 to 1226. Omitted

1231 to 1234. Omitted

1235 to 1236. Transferred

48 USC 1236a - Omitted

1236b to 1237c. Omitted

48 USC 1238 - Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, 403(a)(35), 66 Stat. 279

Section, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, 8, 47 Stat. 767; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, 8, 48 Stat. 462; Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 502, 2, 53 Stat. 1230, related to immigration. See section 1151 et seq. of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.

1238a, 1239. Omitted

48 USC 1240 - Transferred

1241 to 1243. Omitted

48 USC 1244 - Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, 403(a)(35), 66 Stat. 279

Section, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, 14, 47 Stat. 769; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, 14, 48 Stat. 464, related to immigration after independence. See section 1151 et seq. of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.

48 USC 1245 - Omitted

48 USC 1246 - Transferred

48 USC 1247 - Omitted

48 USC 1247a - Transferred

1248, 1249. Omitted

1251 to 1257. Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, 403(a)(38), 66 Stat. 280

Section 1251, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, 1, 49 Stat. 478; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, 1, 53 Stat. 1133; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, 1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to return of native Filipinos residing in the United States to the Philippines. Section 1252, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, 2, 49 Stat. 478; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, 2, 53 Stat. 1133; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, 1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to contracts for transportation. Section 1253, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, 3, 49 Stat. 478; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, 3, 53 Stat. 1133; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, 1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to rules and regulations. Section 1254, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, 4, 49 Stat. 479; July 27, 1939, ch. 330, 4, 53 Stat. 1134, related to returning to the United States. Section 1255, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, 5, 49 Stat. 479; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, 5, 53 Stat. 1134; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, 1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to authorization of appropriations. Section 1256, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, 6, 49 Stat. 479; June 4, 1936, ch. 497, 49 Stat. 1462; May 14, 1937, ch. 184, 50 Stat. 165; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, 6, 53 Stat. 1134; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, 1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to a time limit for applications. Section 1257, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, 7, 49 Stat. 479; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, 7, 53 Stat. 1134, related to deportation.

1261 to 1264. Transferred

1266 to 1270b. Transferred

1272 to 1272g. Transferred

1274 to 1274i. Transferred

1276 to 1276e. Transferred

TITLE 48 - US CODE - CHAPTER 6 - CANAL ZONE

1301 to 1304. Omitted

1304a to 1304c. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 415, 9(c), 63 Stat. 597

Section 1304a, act May 3, 1932, ch. 162, 1, 47 Stat. 145, related to modification of boundary line. Section 1304b, act May 3, 1932, ch. 162, 2, 47 Stat. 146, related to effect of modification on title to detached lands. Section 1304c, act May 3, 1932, ch. 162, 3, 47 Stat. 146, related to effect of modification on pending civil or criminal cases.

1305 to 1314. Omitted

48 USC 1314a - Repealed. Pub. L. 87845, 26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701

Section, act July 9, 1937, ch. 470, 1, 50 Stat. 486, related to air regulations.

1314b to 1314e. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 415, 9(d), 63 Stat. 597

Section 1314b, act June 19, 1934, ch. 657, 1, 48 Stat. 1116, related to intoxicating liquors in the Canal Zone. Section 1314c, act June 19, 1934, ch. 657, 2, 48 Stat. 1116, related to penalties for violations of intoxicating liquor regulations. Section 1314d, act June 19, 1934, ch. 657, 3, 48 Stat. 1116, related to repeal of prior laws. Section 1314e, act June 19, 1934, ch. 657, 4, 48 Stat. 1116, related to effective date.

1314f to 1315a. Omitted

48 USC 1316 - Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 13(3), 64 Stat. 1043

Section, act June 12, 1917, ch. 27, 1, 40 Stat. 179, related to refund of excessive tolls.

1317 to 1319. Omitted

48 USC 1320 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 642

Section, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, 5, 37 Stat. 562, related to injuries to employees.

1321, 1322. Omitted

1323 to 13233. Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 13(2), 64 Stat. 1043

Section 1323, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, 6, 37 Stat. 563; Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, 2, 63 Stat. 601, related to establishment and operation of various facilities. Section 1323–1, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, 6, 37 Stat. 563; Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, 2, 63 Stat. 601, related to organization and conduct of facilities as business operations. Section 1323–2, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, 53, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, 2, 63 Stat. 601, related to receipts, sales, and services. Section 1323–3, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, 54, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, 2, 63 Stat. 601, related to exemption of operations of postal service.

48 USC 1323a - Omitted

48 USC 1323b - Repealed. Pub. L. 87845, 26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701

Section, act June 13, 1940, ch. 358, 2, 54 Stat. 389, related to postal-savings deposits.

48 USC 1323c - Omitted

1323d to 1323h. Repealed. Pub. L. 87845, 26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701

Section 1323d, act June 13, 1940, ch. 358, 2, 54 Stat. 389, related to faith of United States pledged to payment of deposits. Section 1323e, act June 13, 1940, ch. 358, 2, 54 Stat. 389, related to control of money-order and postal-savings funds. Section 1323f, act June 13, 1940, ch. 358, 2, 54 Stat. 389, related to deposit of money-order and postal-savings funds in United States treasury. Section 1323g, act June 13, 1940, ch. 358, 2, 54 Stat. 389, related to deposit of money-order and postal-savings funds in banks. Section 1323h, act June 13, 1940, ch. 358, 2, 54 Stat. 389, related to investment of money-order and postal-savings funds in securities of the United States.

48 USC 1323i - Omitted

48 USC 1323j - Repealed. Pub. L. 87845, 26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701

Section, act June 13, 1940, ch. 358, 2, 54 Stat. 389, related to deposit money orders.

48 USC 1323k - Omitted

1324, 1325. Repealed. Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 89, 4, 47 Stat. 812

Section 1324, acts Aug. 21, 1916, ch. 371, 6, 39 Stat. 528; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, 11, 42 Stat. 1008, related to interest on deposit money orders. Section 1325, act Aug. 21, 1916, ch. 371, 7, 39 Stat. 528, related to use of interest on money-order funds.

1325a to 1327. Omitted

1328, 1329. Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 13(1), 64 Stat. 1043

Section 1328, acts Aug. 1, 1914, ch. 223, 5, 38 Stat. 679; June 10, 1921, ch. 18, 301, 304, 42 Stat. 23, 24, related to accounting by collecting officers. Section 1329, acts Mar. 3, 1915, ch. 75, 3, 38 Stat. 886; June 10, 1921, ch. 18, 301, 304, 42 Stat. 23, 24, related to examination of accounts.

1330 to 1336h. Omitted

48 USC 1336i - Repealed. June 24, 1936, ch. 754, 10, 49 Stat. 1906

Section, act Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 88, 9, 47 Stat. 812, related to small vessels carrying passengers.

1336j, 1336k. Omitted

48 USC 1337 - Repealed. Pub. L. 87845, 26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701

Section, acts Dec. 12, 1941, ch. 569, 55 Stat. 798; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 2(a)(1), (b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to photographic regulations.

1337a to 1337c. Omitted

1341 to 1344. Omitted

48 USC 13441 - Repealed. Pub. L. 87845, 26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701

Section, act Dec. 16, 1941, ch. 580, 3, 55 Stat. 803, related to rules of criminal procedure.

1344a to 1355. Omitted

48 USC 1356 - Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 35, 62 Stat. 991

Section, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, 9, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, 3, 42 Stat. 1006; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, 3, 47 Stat. 817, related to appeals from district courts. See sections 1291, 1292, and 1294 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

1357, 1358. Omitted

48 USC 1361 - Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 13(7), 64 Stat. 1043

Section, act June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 1, 62 Stat. 1075, related to purpose of organization of Panama Railroad Company.

1361a to 1361l. Repealed. Pub. L. 87845, 26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701

Section 1361a, acts June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 5, 64 Stat. 1041, related to the creation of the Panama Railroad Company. Section 1361b, acts June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 6, 64 Stat. 1041, related to investment of the United States. Section 1361c, act June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076, related to Board of Directors of corporation. Section 1361d, acts June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 8, 64 Stat. 1041, related to general powers of corporation. Section 1361e, acts June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 9, 64 Stat. 1049, related to specific powers of corporation. Section 1361f, act June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076, related to applicability of laws. Section 1361g, act June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076, related to transfer of assets and liabilities of corporation. Section 1361h, act June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076, related to reimbursement of other agencies. Section 1361i, act June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076, related to payment of excess funds into treasury. Section 1361j, act June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, 62 Stat. 1076, related to emergency fund. Section 1361k, act June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, as added Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 10, 64 Stat. 1042, related to authorizations of appropriations to cover losses. Section 1361l, act June 29, 1948, ch. 706, 2, as added Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 10, 64 Stat. 1042, related to authorization for transfer of canal to corporation.

1371 to 1371b. Repealed. July 21, 1949, ch. 356, 1(b), 63 Stat. 475

Section 1371, act Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 1, 46 Stat. 1471, related to employees entitled to retirement privileges. Section 1371a, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 2, 46 Stat. 1471; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, 1, 48 Stat. 1122; July 29, 1942, ch. 536, 1, 56 Stat. 726, related to automatic separation. Section 1371b, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 3, 46 Stat. 1472; July 2, 1945, ch. 220, 59 Stat. 212, related to voluntary retirement.

48 USC 1371b1 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648

Section, act June 16, 1933, ch. 101, 8(b), 48 Stat. 306, related to involuntary separation retirement benefits.

1371c to 1371p. Repealed. July 21, 1949, ch. 356, 1(b), 63 Stat. 475

Section 1371c, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 4, 46 Stat. 1472; Ex. Ord. No. 6670 Apr. 7, 1934; June 24, 1936, ch. 754, 2, 49 Stat. 1904; Apr. 12, 1939, ch. 58, 53 Stat. 574; Dec. 16, 1941, ch. 584, 2, 55 Stat. 806, related to disability retirement. Section 1371d, act July 29, 1942, ch. 536, 2, 56 Stat. 727, related to annuity on separations from service. Section 1371e, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 6, 46 Stat. 1474; Aug. 10, 1939, ch. 660, 53 Stat. 1347; Dec. 16, 1941, ch. 584, 1, 55 Stat. 805; July 29, 1942, ch. 536, 3, 56 Stat. 727, related to method of computing annuities. Section 1371f, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 7, 46 Stat. 1476; Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 859, 2, 54 Stat. 1117, related to computation of accredited service. Section 1371g, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 8, 46 Stat. 1476; Ex. Ord. No. 6670, Apr. 7, 1934, related to credit for past service. Section 1371h, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 9, 46 Stat. 1477; Ex. Ord. No. 6670, Apr. 7, 1934; Dec. 16, 1941, ch. 584, 2, 55 Stat. 806, related to deductions. Section 1371i, act Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 10, 46 Stat. 1477, related to investments and accounts. Section 1371j, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 11, 46 Stat. 1477; Ex. Ord. No. 6670, Apr. 7, 1934; June 24, 1936, ch. 754, 4 to 6, 49 Stat. 1905; Dec. 16, 1941, ch. 584, 4, 55 Stat. 806; July 29, 1942, ch. 536, 4, 56 Stat. 728, related to return of amounts deducted from salaries. Section 1371k, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 12, 46 Stat. 1478; Ex. Ord. No. 6670, Apr. 7, 1934; July 29, 1942, ch. 536, 5, 56 Stat. 728, related to payment of annuities. Section 1371l, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 13, 46 Stat. 1479; Aug. 10, 1937, ch. 573, 50 Stat. 619, related to benefits for those already retired. Section 1371m, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 14, 46 Stat. 1479; Ex. Ord. No. 6670, Apr. 7, 1934, related to Board of actuaries. Section 1371n, acts July 3, 1930, ch. 863, 2, 46 Stat. 1016; Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 15, 46 Stat. 1479; Ex. Ord. No. 6670, eff. Apr. 7, 1934, related to administrative provisions. Section 1371o, act Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 16, 46 Stat. 1480, related to exemption from execution. Section 1371p, acts July 3, 1930, ch. 863, 2, 46 Stat. 1016; Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, 17, 46 Stat. 1480; Ex. Ord. No. 6670, eff. Apr. 7, 1934, related to effective date of these sections.

48 USC 1372 - Repealed. Pub. L. 87845, 26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701

Section, acts July 8, 1937, ch. 443, 1, 50 Stat. 478; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, 2(a), (b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to relief of employee not entitled to retirement benefits.

1373 to 1374d. Omitted

1381, 1382. Transferred

48 USC 1383 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 650

Section, act July 2, 1940, ch. 516, 3, 54 Stat. 724, provided for appointment and compensation of Board of Directors of Canal Zone Biological Area.

1384 to 1387. Transferred

TITLE 48 - US CODE - CHAPTER 7 - VIRGIN ISLANDS

TITLE 48 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

48 USC 1391 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 643

Section, act Mar. 3, 1917, ch. 171, 1, 39 Stat. 1132, provided for appointment and pay of Governor of Virgin Islands and other employees.

48 USC 1392 - Local laws continued; courts

Until Congress shall otherwise provide, insofar as compatible with the changed sovereignty and not in conflict with the provisions of this section and sections 13911 and 1394 to 1396 of this title, the laws regulating elections and the electoral franchise as set forth in the code of laws published at Amalienborg the 6th day of April, 1906, and the other local laws, in force and effect in said islands on the 17th day of January, 1917, shall remain in force and effect in said islands, and the same shall be administered by the civil officials and through the local judicial tribunals established in said islands, respectively; and the orders, judgments, and decrees of said judicial tribunals shall be duly enforced. With the approval of the President, or under such rules and regulations as the President may prescribe, any of said laws may be repealed, altered, or amended by the colonial council having jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of the judicial tribunals of said islands shall extend to all judicial proceedings and controversies in said islands to which the United States or any citizen thereof may be a party.

[1] See References in Text note below.

48 USC 1392a - Repealed. Pub. L. 89554, 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 650, 654

Section, acts May 24, 1940, ch. 209, 3, 54 Stat. 220; July 31, 1946, ch. 704, 1, 60 Stat. 716; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 30, 62 Stat. 991, related to salary of judge of District Court. Section was formerly classified to section 5a of Title 28 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, by act June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 1, 62 Stat. 869.

48 USC 1392b - Repealed. Pub. L. 97357, title III, 308(c), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710

Section, act July 1, 1932, ch. 370, 2, 47 Stat. 565, vested in District Court of Virgin Islands jurisdiction of prosecutions for violations of section of this title, relating to obstruction of navigable waters.

48 USC 1393 - Repealed. Pub. L. 97357, title III, 308(a), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710

48 USC 1394 - Customs duties and internal-revenue taxes