48 U.S.C. § 1921g (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter I: MICRONESIA AND MARSHALL ISLANDS / Section 1921g: Compensatory adjustments
Compensatory adjustments
Status: in_force

(a) Additional programs and services

In addition to the programs and services set forth in section 221 of the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact, and pursuant to section 222 of the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact, the services and programs of the following United States agencies shall be made available to the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands: the Small Business Administration, Economic Development Administration, the Rural Utilities Services (formerly Rural Electrification Administration); the programs and services of the Department of Labor under subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [29 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.] (relating to Job Corps); and the programs and services of the Department of Commerce relating to tourism and to marine resource development.

(b) Further amounts

(1) The joint resolution of January 14, 1986 (Public Law 99–239) provided that the governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands may submit to Congress reports concerning the overall financial and economic impacts on such areas resulting from the effect of title IV of that joint resolution upon Title Two of the Compact. There were authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1990, such amounts as necessary, but not to exceed $40,000,000 for the Federated States of Micronesia and $20,000,000 for the Marshall Islands, as provided in appropriation acts, to further compensate the governments of such islands (in addition to the compensation provided in subsections (a) and (b) of section 111 of the joint resolution of January 14, 1986 (Public Law 99–239) [48 U.S.C. 1911(a), (b)]) for adverse impacts, if any, on the finances and economies of such areas resulting from the effect of title IV of that joint resolution upon Title Two of the Compact. The joint resolution of January 14, 1986 (Public Law 99–239) further provided that at the end of the initial fifteen-year term of the Compact, should any portion of the total amount of funds authorized in section 111 of that resolution not have been appropriated, such amount not yet appropriated may be appropriated, without regard to divisions between amounts authorized in section 111 for the Federated States of Micronesia and for the Marshall Islands, based on either or both such government's showing of such adverse impact, if any, as provided in that subsection.

(2) The governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands may each submit no more than one report or request for further compensation under section 111 of the joint resolution of January 14, 1986 (Public Law 99–239) and any such report or request must be submitted by September 30, 2009. Only adverse economic effects occurring during the initial 15-year term of the Compact may be considered for compensation under section 111 of the joint resolution of January 14, 1986 (Public Law 99–239).

(Pub. L. 108–188, title I, §108, Dec. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 2755; Pub. L. 113–128, title V, §512(g)(2), July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1708.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 113–128, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1425. Subtitle C of title I of the Act is classified generally to part C (§3191 et seq.) of subchapter I of chapter 32 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of Title 29 and Tables.

The joint resolution of January 14, 1986 (Public Law 99–239), referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 99–239, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1770, known as the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985, which is classified principally to part A of this subchapter and chapter 19 (§2001 et seq.) of this title. Title IV of the joint resolution is set out as a note under section 1901 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1901 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–128, §512(g)(2), substituted "subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (relating to Job Corps)" for "subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2881 et seq.; relating to Job Corps)".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2014 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 113–128 effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3101 of Title 29, Labor.
48 U.S.C. § 1663 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 13: EASTERN SAMOA / Section 1663: Acknowledgment of deeds
Acknowledgment of deeds
Status: in_force

Deeds and other instruments affecting land situate in the District of Columbia or any Territory of the United States may be acknowledged in the islands of Guam and Samoa or in the Canal Zone before any notary public or judge, appointed therein by proper authority, or by any officer therein who has ex officio the powers of a notary public: Provided, That the certificate by such notary in Guam, Samoa, or the Canal Zone, as the case may be, shall be accompanied by the certificate of the governor or acting governor of such place to the effect that the notary taking said acknowledgment was in fact the officer he purported to be; and any deeds or other instruments affecting lands so situate, so acknowledged since the first day of January, 1905, and accompanied by such certificate shall have the same effect as such deeds or other instruments hereafter so acknowledged and certified.

(June 28, 1906, ch. 3585, 34 Stat. 552.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

For definition of Canal Zone, referred to in text, see section 3602(b) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Codification

Section is also classified to section 1421f–1 of this title.

Section was formerly classified to sections 1358 and 1432 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1305 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1305: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1305 to 1314a were omitted as not of general application, and as covered by the Canal Zone Code. The Canal Zone Code was subsequently redesignated the Panama Canal Code by Pub. L. 96–70, §3303(b), and repealed by Pub. L. 104–201, §3549.

Section 1305, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §4, 37 Stat. 561; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122; July 9, 1937, ch. 470, §3, 50 Stat. 487; Oct. 15, 1949, ch. 695, §5(a), 63 Stat. 880; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §§1, 2(a), 64 Stat. 1038, related to establishment, administration, and functions of Canal Zone Government.

Section 1305–1, act Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a), (b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to changes in names of terms "the Panama Canal", "the Canal", and "the Canal authorities" to "the Canal Zone Government" and "the Panama Railroad Company" to "the Panama Canal Company".

Section 1305a, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §4, 37 Stat. 561; Mar. 12, 1928, ch. 213, 45 Stat. 310; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §4, 64 Stat. 1040, related to compensation of persons in military, naval, or public health service.

Section 1305b, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, §3, 63 Stat. 602; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(1), (b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to special training of employees.

Section 1305c, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, §4, 63 Stat. 602; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(1), (b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to artificial limbs and appliances for employees injured prior to Sept. 7, 1916.

Section 1306, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §13, 37 Stat. 569; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122, related to Army control in time of war or emergency.

Section 1307, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §7, 37 Stat. 564; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §1, 42 Stat. 1004; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §1, 47 Stat. 814; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(e), 64 Stat. 1038, related to jurisdiction of the Governor.

Section 1308, acts Feb. 27, 1909, ch. 224, §§1–3, 5, 35 Stat. 658; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122, related to lease of public lands.

Section 1309, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §2, 37 Stat. 561, related to continuation of early laws and regulations.

Section 1310, acts Aug. 21, 1916, ch. 371, §1, 39 Stat. 527; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 92, 47 Stat. 818; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122, related to sanitary regulations.

Section 1311, acts Aug. 21, 1916, ch. 371, §2, 39 Stat. 528; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122, related to tax regulations.

Section 1311a, acts Aug. 21, 1916, ch. 371, §5, 39 Stat. 528; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122, related to penalties for tax violations.

Section 1312, acts Aug. 21, 1916, ch. 371, §3, 39 Stat. 528; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122, related to highway regulations.

Section 1312a, acts Aug. 21, 1916, ch. 371, §5, 39 Stat. 528; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122; July 10, 1937, ch. 487, §2, 50 Stat. 510, related to violations of highway regulations.

Section 1313, acts Aug. 21, 1916, ch. 371, §4, 39 Stat. 528; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122, related to police regulations.

Section 1314, acts Aug. 21, 1916, ch. 371, §5, 39 Stat. 528; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122, related to violation of regulations generally.
48 U.S.C. § 1982 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter IV: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU: 2023 AGREEMENTS / Section 1982: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) 1986 Compact

The term "1986 Compact" means the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia set forth in section 201 of the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 (48 U.S.C. 1901 note; Public Law 99–239).

(2) 2003 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact

The term "2003 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact" means the Compact of Free Association amending the 1986 Compact entitled the "Compact of Free Association, as amended, between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia" set forth in section 201(a) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 (48 U.S.C. 1921 note; Public Law 108–188).

(3) 2003 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact

The term "2003 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact" means the Compact of Free Association amending the 1986 Compact entitled "Compact of Free Association, as amended, between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands" set forth in section 201(b) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 (48 U.S.C. 1921 note; Public Law 108–188).

(4) 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact

The term "2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact" means the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to Amend the Compact of Free Association, as Amended, done at Palikir May 23, 2023.

(5) 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact

The term "2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact" means the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to Amend the Compact of Free Association, as Amended, done at Honolulu October 16, 2023.

(6) 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact

The term "2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact" means the 2003 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact [48 U.S.C. 1921 note], as amended by the 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact.

(7) 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact

The term "2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact" means the 2003 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact [48 U.S.C. 1921 note], as amended by the 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact.

(8) 2023 U.S.-FSM Federal Programs and Services Agreement

The term "2023 U.S.-FSM Federal Programs and Services Agreement" means the 2023 Federal Programs and Services Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, done at Washington September 28, 2023.

(9) 2023 U.S.-FSM Fiscal Procedures Agreement

The term "2023 U.S.-FSM Fiscal Procedures Agreement" means the Agreement Concerning Procedures for the Implementation of United States Economic Assistance provided in the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, done at Palikir May 23, 2023.

(10) 2023 U.S.-FSM Trust Fund Agreement

The term "2023 U.S.-FSM Trust Fund Agreement" means the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia Regarding the Compact Trust Fund, done at Palikir May 23, 2023.

(11) 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement

The term "2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement" means the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Palau Resulting From the 2023 Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review, done at Port Moresby May 22, 2023.

(12) 2023 U.S.-RMI Fiscal Procedures Agreement

The term "2023 U.S.-RMI Fiscal Procedures Agreement" means the Agreement Concerning Procedures for the Implementation of United States Economic Assistance Provided in the 2023 Amended Compact Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, done at Honolulu October 16, 2023.

(13) 2023 U.S.-RMI Trust Fund Agreement

The term "2023 U.S.-RMI Trust Fund Agreement" means the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Regarding the Compact Trust Fund, done at Honolulu October 16, 2023.

(14) Appropriate committees of Congress

The term "appropriate committees of Congress" means—

(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;

(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;

(C) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and

(D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

(15) Freely Associated States

The term "Freely Associated States" means—

(A) the Federated States of Micronesia;

(B) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and

(C) the Republic of Palau.

(16) Subsidiary agreement

The term "subsidiary agreement" means any of the following:

(A) The 2023 U.S.-FSM Federal Programs and Services Agreement.

(B) The 2023 U.S.-FSM Fiscal Procedures Agreement.

(C) The 2023 U.S.-FSM Trust Fund Agreement.

(D) The 2023 U.S.-RMI Fiscal Procedures Agreement.

(E) The 2023 U.S.-RMI Trust Fund Agreement.

(F) Any Federal Programs and Services Agreement in force between the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

(G) Any Federal Programs and Services Agreement in force between the United States and the Republic of Palau.

(H) Any other agreement that the United States may from time-to-time enter into with the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Government of the Republic of Palau, or the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, in accordance with—

(i) the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact;

(ii) the 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement; or

(iii) the 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact.

(17) U.S.-Palau Compact

The term "U.S.-Palau Compact" means the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Government of Palau set forth in section 201 of Public Law 99–658 (48 U.S.C. 1931 note).

(Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, §203, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 420.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title II of div. G of Pub. L. 118–43, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 419, known as the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title of 2024 Amendment note set out under section 1901 of this title and Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 1424b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter IV: THE JUDICIARY / Section 1424b: Judge of District Court; appointment, tenure, removal, and compensation; appointment of United States attorney and marshal
Judge of District Court; appointment, tenure, removal, and compensation; appointment of United States attorney and marshal
Status: in_force

(a) The President shall, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a judge for the District Court of Guam who shall hold office for the term of ten years and until his successor is chosen and qualified unless sooner removed by the President for cause. The judge shall receive a salary payable by the United States which shall be at the rate prescribed for judges of the United States district courts.

The Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the United States may assign a judge of a local court of record or a judge of the High Court of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands or a circuit or district judge of the ninth circuit or a recalled senior judge of the District Court of Guam or of the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Chief Justice of the United States may assign any other United States circuit or district judge with the consent of the judge so assigned and of the chief judge of his circuit, to serve temporarily as a judge in the District Court of Guam whenever it is made to appear that such an assignment is necessary for the proper dispatch of the business of the court.

(b) The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a United States attorney and United States marshal for Guam to whose offices the provisions of chapters 35 and 37 of title 28, respectively, shall apply.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §24, 64 Stat. 390; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, §55(a), 65 Stat. 728; Pub. L. 85–444, §3, June 4, 1958, 72 Stat. 179; Pub. L. 98–454, title VIII, §802, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1743.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–454, §802(a)–(c), substituted "for the term of ten years" for "for a term of eight years" in first par., and, in second par., substituted "a local court of record" for "the Island Court of Guam" and inserted "or a recalled senior judge of the District Court of Guam or of the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands" after "ninth circuit".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–454, §802(d), substituted "35" and "37" for "31" and "33" respectively.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–454, §802(e), struck out subsec. (c) which provided that chapters 43 and 49 of title 28 shall apply to the District Court of Guam.

1958—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 85–444 increased the term of office from four to eight years, substituted provisions requiring the salary of the judge to be at the rate prescribed for judges of the United States district courts for provisions which required the salary of the judge to be the same as salary of the Governor of Guam, and inserted provisions permitting the Chief Judge of the Ninth Circuit to make temporary assignments.

1951—Subsec. (a). Act Oct. 31, 1951, in second sentence, struck out ", and shall be entitled to the benefits of retirement provided in section 373 of title 28".

Subsec. (c). Act Oct. 31, 1951, struck out references to chapters 21, 41, and 57 of title 28.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendments by Pub. L. 98–454 effective on ninetieth day following Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1005 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424 of this title.

Extension of Term of District Judges; Applicability; Effective Date

Pub. L. 98–454, title X, §1004, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1746, provided that: "The provisions of sections 706(a), 802(a), and 901(a) of this Act [amending sections 1614, 1424b, and 1821, respectively, of this title] extending the terms of district court judges of the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands, respectively, from eight to ten years shall be applicable to the judges of those courts holding office on the effective date of this Act [Oct. 5, 1984]."

Executive Documents

Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1407 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter III: VIRGIN ISLANDS CORPORATION / Section 1407: Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(e), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(e), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Status: repealed

Section 1407, act June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §1, 63 Stat. 350, related to creation of Virgin Islands Corporation under direction of the President of the United States or his representative for promotion of economic development of Virgin Islands.

Section 1407a, act June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §2, 63 Stat. 351, related to principal offices of Corporation for venue purposes and establishment of branch offices.

Section 1407b, act June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §3, 63 Stat. 351, set forth authorized activities of Corporation.

Section 1407c, acts June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §4, 63 Stat. 352; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–913, §§1–3, 72 Stat. 1759; June 6, 1972, Pub. L. 92–310, title II, §234, 86 Stat. 214, related to general powers of Corporation.

Section 1407d, act June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §5, 63 Stat. 353, related to utilization of other Federal agencies and instrumentalities.

Section 1407e, acts June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §6, 63 Stat. 353; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–913, §4, 72 Stat. 1760; Oct. 4, 1961, Pub. L. 87–382, 75 Stat. 812, related to appropriation of money and establishment of a revolving fund.

Section 1407f, act June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §7, 63 Stat. 353; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §102, eff. July 1, 1970, 35 F.R. 7959, 84 Stat. 2085, related to use of funds and limitations thereon, interest payments to Treasury on advances, and contributions to retirement and disability funds.

Section 1407g, acts June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §8, 63 Stat. 354; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–913, §5, 72 Stat. 1760, related to authorization of appropriations necessary to cover losses substained in revenue-producing activities, expenses incurred in non-revenue-producing activities, and an appraisal of necessary working capital.

Section 1407h, acts June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §9, 63 Stat. 354; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–913, §6, 72 Stat. 1760, related to Board of Directors of Corporation.

Section 1407i, act June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §10, 63 Stat. 355; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §102, eff. July 1, 1970, 35 F.R. 7959, 84 Stat. 2085, related to transfer of functions, assets, and property of Virgin Islands Company to Corporation.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Act June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §14, 63 Stat. 356, which provided that act June 30, 1949, ch. 285 [see Short Title note below] become effective June 30, 1949, was repealed by Pub. L. 97–357, title III, §308(e), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710.

Short Title

Act June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §15, 63 Stat. 356, provided that act June 30, 1949, enacting sections 1407 to 1407i of this title and amending section 1401d of this title and section 846 of former Title 31, Money and Finance, could be cited as the "Virgin Islands Corporation Act", prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–357, title III, §308(e), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710.

Savings Provision

Pub. L. 97–357, title III, §308(e), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710, provided in part: "That nothing in this subsection [repealing sections 1407 to 1407i of this title] shall affect the pension rights of former employees of the Virgin Islands Corporation."

Transfer of Facilities; Investment Increase; Supply of Electric Power

Pub. L. 85–913, §7, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1760, authorized the Secretary of the Navy to transfer and convey to the Virgin Islands Corporation, without reimbursement, the power-generating facilities located at the Marine Corps air facility and naval submarine base, Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, together with all the land, buildings, structures, facilities, distribution lines, fuel tanks, and equipment appurtenant thereto and necessary for the operation thereof, with such transfer to be accomplished not later than June 30, 1969.

Dissolution of Virgin Islands Company

Act June 30, 1949, ch. 285, §11, 63 Stat. 355, authorized the Secretary of the Interior, the Under Secretary of the Interior, and the Governor of the Virgin Islands, as the stockholders of the Virgin Islands Company, a corporation created by ordinance of the Colonial Council for Saint Thomas and Saint John, Virgin Islands of the United States, to take such steps as may be appropriate to dissolve the Virgin Islands Company, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–357, title III, §308(e), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710.
48 U.S.C. § 1611 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter V: JUDICIAL BRANCH / Section 1611: District Court of Virgin Islands; local courts; jurisdiction; practice and procedure
District Court of Virgin Islands; local courts; jurisdiction; practice and procedure
Status: in_force

(a) District Court of Virgin Islands; local courts

The judicial power of the Virgin Islands shall be vested in a court of record designated the "District Court of the Virgin Islands" established by Congress, and in such appellate court and lower local courts as may have been or may hereafter be established by local law.

(b) Jurisdiction

The legislature of the Virgin Islands may vest in the courts of the Virgin Islands established by local law jurisdiction over all causes in the Virgin Islands over which any court established by the Constitution and laws of the United States does not have exclusive jurisdiction. Such jurisdiction shall be subject to the concurrent jurisdiction conferred on the District Court of the Virgin Islands by section 1612(a) and (c) of this title.

(c) Practice and procedure

The rules governing the practice and procedure of the courts established by local law and those prescribing the qualifications and duties of the judges and officers thereof, oaths and bonds, and the times and places of holding court shall be governed by local law or the rules promulgated by those courts.

(July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §21, 68 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 98–454, title VII, §702, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1737.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1984—Pub. L. 98–454 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted "established by Congress" before "and in such" and substituted "appellate court and lower local courts as may have been or may hereafter be established by local law" for "court or courts of inferior jurisdiction as have been or may hereafter be established by local law", and added subsecs. (b) and (c).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–454 effective on ninetieth day following Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1005 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 745 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 745: Tax exempt bonds
Tax exempt bonds
Status: in_force

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.

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §3, 39 Stat. 953; Feb. 3, 1921, ch. 34, §2, 41 Stat. 1096; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §1, 44 Stat. 1418; Aug. 26, 1937, ch. 831, 50 Stat. 844; Aug. 17, 1950, ch. 731, 64 Stat. 458; Pub. L. 87–121, §1, Aug. 3, 1961, 75 Stat. 245.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of second part of section 3 of act Mar. 2, 1917, commencing with proviso clause. The first and last parts of section 3 are classified to sections 741 and 741a, respectively, of this title.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §38, 31 Stat. 86.

Amendments

1961—Pub. L. 87–121 struck out "no public indebtedness of Puerto Rico and the municipalities of San Juan, Ponce, Arecibo, Rio Pledras, and Mayaguez shall be allowed in excess of 10 per centum of the aggregate tax valuation of its property, and no public indebtedness of any other subdivision or municipality of Puerto Rico shall hereafter be allowed in excess of 5 per centum of the aggregate tax valuation of the property in any such subdivision or municipality," before "All bonds issued" and also struck out "In computing the indebtedness of the people of Puerto Rico, municipal bonds for the payment of interest and principal of which the good faith of the people of Puerto Rico has heretofore been pledged and bonds issued by the people of Puerto Rico secured by bonds to an equivalent amount of bonds of municipal corporations or school boards of Puerto Rico shall not be counted but all bonds hereafter issued by any municipality or subdivision within the 5 per centum hereby authorized for which the good faith of the people of Puerto Rico is pledged shall be counted" after "District of Columbia".

1950—Act Aug. 17, 1950, made section applicable to municipalities of Arecibo and Rio Piedras.

1937—Act Aug. 26, 1937, made section applicable to municipality of Mayaguez and substituted "August 26, 1937" for "March 4, 1927" wherever appearing.

1927—Act Mar. 4, 1927, made section applicable to municipalities of San Juan and Ponce, limited public indebtedness of other subdivisions or municipalities of Puerto Rico to 5 per centum, and inserted in last sentence two clauses, the first relating to the non-inclusion of municipal bonds for the payment of interest and principal, and the second reading "but all bonds after August 26, 1937, issued by any municipality or subdivision within the 5 per centum authorized for which the good faith of the people of Porto Rico is pledged shall be counted."

1921—Act Feb. 3, 1921, increased allowable public indebtedness from 7 to 10 per centum of aggregate tax valuation of property.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1961 Amendment

Pub. L. 87–121, §2, Aug. 3, 1961, 75 Stat. 245, provided that: "Section 1 of this Act [amending this section] shall take effect upon a majority of the qualified electors of Puerto Rico having voted in a referendum pursuant to section 1 of article VII of the constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, to include provisions in the Commonwealth constitution, in lieu of the provisions of section 3 of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act [this section] specified herein, limiting the debt-incurring capacity of the Commonwealth and of its municipalities (as proposed in the concurrent resolution of the legislative assembly of the Commonwealth)."

[Referendum held Dec. 10, 1961, and debt limitation amendment to Article VI, §2, of Constitution of Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ratified by a majority of voters.]
48 U.S.C. § 753 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 753: Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), (4), 64 Stat. 320
Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), (4), 64 Stat. 320
Status: repealed

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.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal of sections 753 and 754 effective July 25, 1952, see note set out under section 732 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1328 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1328: Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §13(1), 64 Stat. 1043
Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §13(1), 64 Stat. 1043
Status: repealed

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.
48 U.S.C. § 1953 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter II: PALAU / Section 1953: Antidrug program
Antidrug program
Status: in_force

(a) Plan

The Department of the Interior shall develop, in cooperation with the Government of Palau and the National Drug Control Policy Office, a plan for an antidrug program in Palau. The plan shall be submitted to the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Appropriations of the Senate by April 1, 1990. The plan shall: (1) identify the specific needs and costs of such an antidrug program; (2) shall identify all existing resources to be allocated for its implementation by the Government of the United States and the Government of Palau; and (3) shall recommend priority use for additional resources, assuming such resources are made available.

(b) Agreement

Following completion of the plan, the President and the Government of Palau shall negotiate an agreement to facilitate implementation of the plan. Such agreement may include—

(1) that the Government of Palau may request, on a long-term or case-by-case basis, that the officers of United States law enforcement agencies may conduct investigations consistent with implementation of the plan in cooperation with the law enforcement agencies of the Government of Palau;

(2) that the Government of Palau or the Government of the United States may agree to provide specific resources, on a one-time or a multiyear basis, to strengthen the antidrug program; and

(3) a specific description of the technical assistance, training, and equipment to be provided to Palau by the United States necessary to implement the plan.

(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, §103, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1870.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress, Jan. 5, 1993.
48 U.S.C. § 1825 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 17: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS / Subchapter II: JUDICIAL MATTERS / Section 1825: Effective date
Effective date
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall come into force upon its approval or at the time proclaimed by the President for the Constitution of the Northern Mariana Islands to become effective, whichever is the later date.

(Pub. L. 95–157, §5, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1267.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 1694d of this title.

Executive Documents

Effective Date of Constitution

For provisions of proclamation of President relating to effective date for Constitution of Northern Mariana Islands, see Proc. No. 4534, Oct. 24, 1977, 42 F.R. 56593, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 793a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter II: THE EXECUTIVE AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS / Section 793a: Repealed. June 30, 1954, ch. 428, §1, 68 Stat. 336
Repealed. June 30, 1954, ch. 428, §1, 68 Stat. 336
Status: repealed

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".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Disposition of Moneys in Revolving Fund

Act June 30, 1954, ch. 428, §2, 68 Stat. 336, authorized transfer of any moneys remaining in revolving model housing fund under this section to treasury of Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
48 U.S.C. § 1323a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1323a: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 89, §1, 47 Stat. 812; June 13, 1940, ch. 358, §2, 58 Stat. 389; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to postal service generally and was omitted as not of general application, and as covered by the Canal Zone Code. The Canal Zone Code was subsequently redesignated the Panama Canal Code by Pub. L. 96–70, §3303(b), and repealed by Pub. L. 104–201, §3549.
48 U.S.C. § 326 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 326: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 326 to 330, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 326, acts Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 225, title II, 43 Stat. 930; June 30, 1932, ch. 320, §1, 47 Stat. 446, authorized incurring of obligations for roads, bridges, and trails in advance of appropriations in certain cases.

Section 327, acts June 30, 1921, ch. 33, §1, 42 Stat. 90; June 30, 1932, ch. 320, §1, 47 Stat. 446, authorized Secretary of the Interior to accept contributions from Territory or from other sources for use in construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, ferries, trails, and related works in the Territory.

Section 328, act July 9, 1918, ch. 143, 40 Stat. 863, related to estimates for work on roads.

Section 329, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §2, 33 Stat. 616; May 14, 1906, ch. 2458, §2, 34 Stat. 192, related to expenses of board in addition to salary.

Section 330, act Apr. 27, 1914, ch. 72, 38 Stat. 366, related to per diem commutation of Army officer member of board.
48 U.S.C. § 2002 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 19: PACIFIC POLICY REPORTS / Section 2002: Reports
Reports
Status: in_force

(a) Submission

Not later than one year after January 14, 1986, and each five years thereafter, the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the Congress and the President a report on United States noncontiguous Pacific areas policy together with such recommendations as may be necessary to accomplish the objectives of such policy.

(b) Contents

The reports required in subsection (a) of this section shall set forth clearly defined policies regarding United States, and United States associated, noncontiguous Pacific areas, including—

(1) the role of and impacts on the noncontiguous Pacific areas in the formulation and conduct of foreign policy;

(2) the applicability of standards contained in Federal laws, regulations, and programs to the noncontiguous Pacific areas and any modifications which may be necessary to achieve the intent of such laws, regulations, and programs consistent with the unique character of the noncontiguous Pacific areas;

(3) the effectiveness of the Federal executive organizational arrangements for—

(A) providing liaison between the Federal Government and the governments of the noncontiguous Pacific areas;

(B) coordinating Federal actions in a manner which recognizes the unique circumstances and needs of the noncontiguous Pacific areas; and

(C) achieving the objective of Federal policy and ensuring that the Congress receives the information necessary to discharge its responsibilities; and

(4) actions which may be needed to facilitate the economic and social health and development of the noncontiguous Pacific areas, consistent with their self-determined objectives.

(Pub. L. 99–239, title III, §302, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1837.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in this section relating to the requirement to submit a report to Congress every five years, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and the 14th item on page 112 of House Document No. 103–7.
48 U.S.C. § 1422d (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter II: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH / Section 1422d: Transfer of functions from government comptroller for Guam to Inspector General, Department of the Interior
Transfer of functions from government comptroller for Guam to Inspector General, Department of the Interior
Status: in_force

(a) Functions, powers, and duties transferred

The following functions, powers, and duties heretofore vested in the government comptroller for Guam are hereby transferred to the Inspector General, Department of the Interior, for the purpose of establishing an organization which will maintain a satisfactory level of independent audit oversight of the government of Guam:

(1) The authority to audit all accounts pertaining to the revenue and receipts of the government of Guam, and of funds derived from bond issues, and the authority to audit, in accordance with law and administrative regulations, all expenditures of funds and property pertaining to the government of Guam including those pertaining to trust funds held by the government of Guam.

(2) The authority to report to the Secretary of the Interior and the Governor of Guam all failures to collect amounts due the government, and expenditures of funds or uses of property which are irregular or not pursuant to law.

(b) Scope of authority transferred

The authority granted in paragraph (a) shall extend to all activities of the government of Guam, and shall be in addition to the authority conferred upon the Inspector General by chapter 4 of title 5.

(c) Transfer of personnel, assets, etc., of office of government comptroller for Guam to Office of Inspector General, Department of the Interior

In order to carry out the provisions of this section, the personnel, assets, liabilities, contracts, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed, held, used, arising from, available or to be made available, of the office of the government comptroller for Guam related to its audit function are hereby transferred to the Office of Inspector General, Department of the Interior.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §9–A, as added Pub. L. 97–357, title I, §104(b), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1706; amended Pub. L. 117–286, §4(b)(91), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4352.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1422d, act Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §9–A, as added Sept. 11, 1968, Pub. L. 90–497, §5, 82 Stat. 845; amended Oct. 15, 1977, Pub. L. 95–134, title II, §203(a), 91 Stat. 1161, related to the creation, auditing function, and reporting duty of the office of a government comptroller for Guam, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–357, §104(b).

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted "chapter 4 of title 5." for "the Inspector General Act of 1978 (92 Stat. 1101), as amended."
48 U.S.C. § 1921f (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter I: MICRONESIA AND MARSHALL ISLANDS / Section 1921f: Prohibition
Prohibition
Status: in_force

All laws governing conflicts of interest and post-employment of Federal employees shall apply to the implementation of this Act.

(Pub. L. 108–188, title I, §107, Dec. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 2755.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 108–188, Dec. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 2720, known as the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, which enacted this part and provisions set out as notes under sections 1901 and 1921 of this title and amended provisions set out as a note under section 3101 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2003 Amendment note set out under section 1901 of this title and Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 1344a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1344a: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1344a to 1355 were omitted as not of general application, and as covered by the Canal Zone Code. The Canal Zone Code was subsequently redesignated the Panama Canal Code by Pub. L. 96–70, §3303(b), and repealed by Pub. L. 104–201, §3549.

Section 1344a, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 42 Stat. 1005; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §2, 47 Stat. 816, related to orders made when outside jurisdiction.

Section 1345, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 42 Stat. 1005; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §2, 47 Stat. 815, related to general jurisdiction of district court.

Section 1345a, act July 5, 1932, ch. 422, §2, 47 Stat. 577, related to issuance of process.

Section 1346, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 47 Stat. 1005; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §2, 47 Stat. 815, related to jurisdiction of crimes committed on high seas.

Section 1347, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 42 Stat. 1005; Dec. 29, 1926, ch. 19, §1, 44 Stat. 924; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §2, 47 Stat. 816; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a), 64 Stat. 1038, related to juries and jury trials.

Section 1348, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 42 Stat. 1005; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §2, 47 Stat. 816, related to compensation of district judge.

Section 1349, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 42 Stat. 1005; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, 47 Stat. 816, related to clerk of district court.

Section 1350, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 42 Stat. 1005; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §2, 47 Stat. 815, related to appointment and compensation of special judge.

Section 1351, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 42 Stat. 1005; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §2, 47 Stat. 815; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to district attorney.

Section 1352, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 42 Stat. 1005; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §2, 47 Stat. 817, related to marshal.

Section 1353, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §8, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §2, 42 Stat. 1005; Dec. 29, 1926, ch. 19, §2, 44 Stat. 924; Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 91, §2, 47 Stat. 817; Mar. 26, 1938, ch. 51, §1, 52 Stat. 118; July 1, 1944, ch. 366, 58 Stat. 676; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §31, 67 Stat. 991, related to appointment of district judge, district attorney, and marshal.

Section 1354, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §9, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §3, 42 Stat. 1006, related to transfer of causes to new courts.

Section 1355, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §9, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §3, 42 Stat. 1006, related to continuance of laws defining clerks' duties.
48 U.S.C. § 1632 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter VI: SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS / Section 1632: Repealed. Pub. L. 90-496, §14, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 842
Repealed. Pub. L. 90-496, §14, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 842
Status: repealed

Section, act July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §19, 68 Stat. 505, authorized Comptroller General of United States to review annually the office and activities of Government Comptroller of Virgin Islands, and report thereon to Governor, Secretary of the Interior, and Congress.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Pub. L. 90–496, §14, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 842, provided that the repeal of this section is effective on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 90–496, which was approved Aug. 23, 1968.
48 U.S.C. § 2162 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter III: ADJUSTMENTS OF DEBTS / Section 2162: Who may be a debtor
Who may be a debtor
Status: in_force

An entity may be a debtor under this subchapter if—

(1) the entity is—

(A) a territory that has requested the establishment of an Oversight Board or has had an Oversight Board established for it by the United States Congress in accordance with section 2121 of this title; or

(B) a covered territorial instrumentality of a territory described in paragraph (1)(A);

(2) the Oversight Board has issued a certification under section 2146(b) of this title for such entity; and

(3) the entity desires to effect a plan to adjust its debts.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title III, §302, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 579.)
48 U.S.C. § 735 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 735: Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Status: repealed

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.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective July 25, 1952, see Effective Date of Repeal note set out under section 732 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1469a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1469a: Congressional declaration of policy respecting "Insular Areas"
Congressional declaration of policy respecting "Insular Areas"
Status: in_force

In order to minimize the burden caused by existing application and reporting procedures for certain grant-in-aid programs available to the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands (hereafter referred to as "Insular Areas") it is declared to be the policy of the Congress, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, that:

(a) Any department or agency of the Government of the United States which administers any Act of Congress which specifically provides for making grants to any Insular Area under which payments received may be used by such Insular Area only for certain specified purposes (other than direct payments to classes of individuals) may, acting through appropriate administrative authorities of such department or agency, consolidate any or all grants made to such area for any fiscal year or years.

(b) Any consolidated grant for any insular area shall not be less than the sum of all grants which such area would otherwise be entitled to receive for such year.

(c) The funds received under a consolidated grant shall be expended in furtherance of the programs and purposes authorized for any of the grants which are being consolidated, which are authorized under any of the Acts administered by the department or agency making the grant, and which would be applicable to grants for such programs and purposes in the absence of the consolidation, but the Insular Areas shall determine the proportion of the funds granted which shall be allocated to such programs and purposes.

(d) Each department or agency making grants-in-aid shall, by regulations published in the Federal Register, provide the method by which any Insular Area may submit (i) a single application for a consolidated grant for any fiscal year period, but not more than one such application for a consolidated grant shall be required by any department or agency unless notice of such requirement is transmitted to the appropriate committees of the United States Congress together with a complete explanation of the necessity for requiring such additional applications and (ii) a single report to such department or agency with respect to each such consolidated grant: Provided, That nothing in this paragraph shall preclude such department or agency from providing adequate procedures for accounting, auditing, evaluating, and reviewing any programs or activities receiving benefits from any consolidated grant. The administering authority of any department or agency, in its discretion, may 1 (i) waive any requirement for matching funds otherwise required by law to be provided by the Insular Area involved and (ii) waive the requirement that any Insular Area submit an application or report in writing with respect to any consolidated grant.

(Pub. L. 95–134, title V, §501, Oct. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 1164; Pub. L. 95–348, §9, Aug. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 495.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1978—Pub. L. 95–348, §9(1), in introductory provision inserted ", notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary," after "Congress".

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–348, §9(2), substituted "Any" for "Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Maintenance or Level of Effort Requirements; Adjustment or Modification by Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency

Pub. L. 99–396, §12(a), Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 841, provided that: "In awarding assistance grants, consolidated under the provisions of title V of the Act entitled 'An Act to authorize certain appropriations for the territories of the United States, to amend certain Acts related thereto, and for other purposes' (91 Stat. 1159, as amended) [42 U.S.C. 4368b; 48 U.S.C. 1469a], to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands or the Virgin Islands, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may, in his discretion, adjust or otherwise modify maintenance or level of effort requirements."

Application of Subsection (d) to Department of the Interior

Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, §601, Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 90, as amended Pub. L. 98–213, §6, Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1460; Pub. L. 98–454, title VI, §601(b), Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1736, provided that this section shall be applied with respect to the Department of the Interior by substituting "shall" for "may" in the last sentence of subsection (d), and adding the following sentence at the end of subsection (d): "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands any department or agency shall waive any requirement for local matching funds under $200,000 (including in-kind contributions) required by law to be provided by American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, or the Northern Mariana Islands."

Executive Documents

Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of this title.

1 See Application of Subsection (d) to Department of the Interior note below.
48 U.S.C. § 1807 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 17: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS / Subchapter I: APPROVAL OF COVENANT AND SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS / Section 1807: Technical assistance program
Technical assistance program
Status: in_force

(1) In general

The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Governor of the Commonwealth, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Commerce, and as provided in the Interagency Agreements required to be negotiated under section 1806(a)(4) of this title, as added by subsection (a),1 shall provide—

(A) technical assistance and other support to the Commonwealth to identify opportunities for, and encourage diversification and growth of, the economy of the Commonwealth;

(B) technical assistance, including assistance in recruiting, training, and hiring of workers, to assist employers in the Commonwealth in securing employees first from among United States citizens and nationals resident in the Commonwealth and if an adequate number of such workers are not available, from among legal permanent residents, including lawfully admissible citizens of the freely associated states; and

(C) technical assistance, including assistance to identify types of jobs needed, identify skills needed to fulfill such jobs, and assistance to Commonwealth educational entities to develop curricula for such job skills to include training teachers and students for such skills.

(2) Consultation

In providing such technical assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall—

(A) consult with the Government of the Commonwealth, local businesses, regional banks, educational institutions, and other experts in the economy of the Commonwealth; and

(B) assist in the development and implementation of a process to identify opportunities for and encourage diversification and growth of the economy of the Commonwealth and to identify and encourage opportunities to meet the labor needs of the Commonwealth.

(3) Cost-sharing

For the provision of technical assistance or support under this paragraph (other than that required to pay the salaries and expenses of Federal personnel), the Secretary of the Interior shall require a non-Federal matching contribution of 10 percent.

(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, §702(e), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 863.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 1806(a)(4) of this title, as added by subsection (a), referred to in par. (1), probably means section 1806(a)(5) of this title, as added by subsection (a) of section 702 of Pub. L. 110–229.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, and not as part of Pub. L. 94–241 which comprises this subchapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Department of the Interior Technical Assistance

Pub. L. 115–218, §3(c), July 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 1554, provided that: "Not later than October 1, 2019, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit a report to Congress that describes the fulfillment of the Department of the Interior's responsibilities to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands—

"(1) to identify opportunities for economic growth and diversification;

"(2) to provide assistance in recruiting, training, and hiring United States workers; and

"(3) to provide such other technical assistance and consultation as outlined in section 702(e) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (48 U.S.C. 1807)."

1 See References in Text note below.
48 U.S.C. § 1304a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1304a: Repealed. Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 415, §9(c), 63 Stat. 597
Repealed. Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 415, §9(c), 63 Stat. 597
Status: repealed

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.
48 U.S.C. § 537 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 537: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 537 and 538, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.

Section 537, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §71, 31 Stat. 154, prescribed powers and duties of attorney general of Hawaii.

Section 538, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §72, 31 Stat. 154, prescribed powers and duties of treasurer of Hawaii.
48 U.S.C. § 2148 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter II: RESPONSIBILITIES OF OVERSIGHT BOARD / Section 2148: Required reports
Required reports
Status: in_force

(a) Annual report

Not later than 30 days after the last day of each fiscal year, the Oversight Board shall submit a report to the President, Congress, the Governor and the Legislature, describing—

(1) the progress made by the territorial government in meeting the objectives of this chapter during the fiscal year;

(2) the assistance provided by the Oversight Board to the territorial government in meeting the purposes of this chapter during the fiscal year;

(3) recommendations to the President and Congress on changes to this chapter or other Federal laws, or other actions of the Federal Government, that would assist the territorial government in complying with any certified Fiscal Plan;

(4) the precise manner in which funds allocated to the Oversight Board under section 2127 of this title and, as applicable, section 2124(e) of this title have been spent by the Oversight Board during the fiscal year; and

(5) any other activities of the Oversight Board during the fiscal year.

(b) Report on discretionary tax abatement agreements

Within six months of the establishment of the Oversight Board, the Governor shall submit a report to the Oversight Board documenting all existing discretionary tax abatement or similar tax relief agreements to which the territorial government, or any territorial instrumentality, is a party, provided that—

(1) nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to limit the power of the territorial government or any territorial instrumentality to execute or modify discretionary tax abatement or similar tax relief agreements, or to enforce compliance with the terms and conditions of any discretionary tax abatement or similar tax relief agreement, to which the territorial government or any territorial instrumentality is a party; and

(2) the members and staff of the Oversight Board shall not disclose the contents of the report described in this subsection, and shall otherwise comply with all applicable territorial and Federal laws and regulations regarding the handling of confidential taxpayer information.

(c) Quarterly reports of cash flow

The Oversight Board, when feasible, shall report on the amount of cash flow available for the payment of debt service on all notes, bonds, debentures, credit agreements, or other instruments for money borrowed whose enforcement is subject to a stay or moratorium hereunder, together with any variance from the amount set forth in the debt sustainability analysis of the Fiscal Plan under section 2141(b)(1)(I) of this title.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title II, §208, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 575.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) to (3) and (b)(1), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 114–187, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 549, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and also as PROMESA, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 1508 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 11: ALIEN OWNERS OF LAND / Section 1508: Application to District of Columbia
Application to District of Columbia
Status: in_force

Aliens shall have the same rights and privileges concerning the acquisition, holding, owning, and disposition of real estate in the District of Columbia as are conferred upon aliens in respect of real estate in the Territories of the United States by this chapter.

(Feb. 23, 1905, ch. 733, §1, 33 Stat. 733.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 78 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.

Section was not enacted as part of act Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 340, 24 Stat. 476, which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Repeals

Act Feb. 23, 1905, ch. 733, §2, 33 Stat. 733, repealed all laws and parts of laws so far as they conflict with the provisions of this section.
48 U.S.C. § 1425 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter V: PUBLIC HOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL / Section 1425: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act June 27, 1934, ch. 847, §214, as added Apr. 23, 1949, ch. 89, §2(a), 63 Stat. 57, and amended, related to insurance of mortgages on property in Guam. See section 1715d of Title 12, Banks and Banking.
48 U.S.C. § 1712 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 16: DELEGATES TO CONGRESS / Subchapter I: GUAM AND VIRGIN ISLANDS / Section 1712: Election of delegates; majority; runoff election; vacancy; commencement of term
Election of delegates; majority; runoff election; vacancy; commencement of term
Status: in_force

(a) The Delegate shall be elected by the people qualified to vote for the members of the legislature of the territory he is to represent at the general election of 1972, and thereafter at such general election every second year thereafter. The Delegate from the Virgin Islands shall be elected at large, by separate ballot and by a majority of the votes cast for the office of Delegate. The Delegate from Guam shall be elected at large and by a majority of the votes cast for the office of Delegate. If no candidate receives such majority, on the fourteenth day following such election a runoff election shall be held between the candidates receiving the highest and the second highest number of votes cast for the office of Delegate. In case of a permanent vacancy in the office of Delegate, by reason of death, resignation, or permanent disability, the office of Delegate shall remain vacant until a successor shall have been elected and qualified.

(b) The term of the Delegate shall commence on the third day of January following the date of the election.

(Pub. L. 92–271, §2, Apr. 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 119; Pub. L. 105–209, §1, July 29, 1998, 112 Stat. 880.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–209 inserted "from the Virgin Islands" before "shall be elected at large" and inserted "The Delegate from Guam shall be elected at large and by a majority of the votes cast for the office of Delegate." before "If no candidate receives such majority".
48 U.S.C. § 1392a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1392a: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 650, 654
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 650, 654
Status: repealed

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 U.S.C. § 1960 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter II: PALAU / Section 1960: Modification of energy assistance funding
Modification of energy assistance funding
Status: in_force

(a) Fulfillment of United States obligations

The President is authorized to negotiate and conclude an agreement, including the obligation of United States funds, with the Government of Palau which shall provide the following:

(1) The sum of $28,000,000, adjusted by section 215 of the Compact at the time of its availability to Palau, shall be provided to Palau pursuant to section 211(b) of the Compact and upon entry into force of the Compact.

(2) Palau shall pay to the United States, on or before the 15th anniversary of the effective date of the Compact, an amount equal to the net economic cost to the United States of making available the section 211(b) funds in the manner specified in this subsection rather than as provided in section 211(b).

(3) Such economic cost shall reflect the time value of money and be determined using the rate determined for an equivalent loan by the Federal Financing Bank as of the date these funds are advanced, and using an inflation rate consistent with the determinations made under the provisions of section 215 of the Compact.

(4) If the Government of Palau has not paid such net economic costs to the United States by the 15th anniversary of the effective date of the Compact, then the United States shall be automatically paid such sums from the fund established under section 211(f) of the Compact.

(5) The provision of section 211(b) funds, as appropriated by Public Law 99–349 and pursuant to this subsection, shall be in fulfillment of all United States obligations under such section 211(b) of the Compact and shall be subject to section 236 of the Compact.

(b) Adjustment and payment

Subject to the provisions of subsection (a) and upon the request of the Government of Palau, the sum of $28 million appropriated by Public Law 99–349 to fulfill the obligations of the United States under section 211(b) of the Compact (approved in Public Law 99–658), adjusted by section 215 of such Compact, shall be provided to Palau upon entry into force of the Compact.

(c) Availability of appropriation account

Funding provided in Public Law 101–121 under the "Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands" appropriation account shall remain available until expended.

(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, §111, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1873.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Compact, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Government of Palau, which is contained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–658, set out as a note under section 1931 of this title.

For Oct. 1, 1994, as the date the Compact of Free Association with Palau entered into full force and effect, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (2), (4) and (b), see Proc. No. 6726, Sept. 27, 1994, 59 F.R. 49777, set out as a note under section 1931 of this title.

Public Law 99–349, referred to in subsecs. (a)(5) and (b), is Pub. L. 99–349, July 2, 1986, 100 Stat. 710. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Public Law 99–658, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 99–658, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3672, which is classified generally to part A of this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Public Law 101–121, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 101–121, Oct. 23, 1989, 103 Stat. 701. Provisions relating to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands appear at 103 Stat. 717. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Palau Road Maintenance

Pub. L. 110–229, title VIII, §808, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 874, provided that:

"The Government of the Republic of Palau may deposit the payment otherwise payable to the Government of the United States under section 111 of Public Law 101–219 (48 U.S.C. 1960) into a trust fund if—

"(1) the earnings of the trust fund are expended solely for maintenance of the road system constructed pursuant to section 212 of the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Palau (48 U.S.C. 1931 note); and

"(2) the trust fund is established and operated pursuant to an agreement entered into between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of Palau."
48 U.S.C. § 731b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 731b: Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution
Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution
Status: in_force

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.

(July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §1, 64 Stat. 319.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Repeals

Act July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §6, 64 Stat. 320, provided that: "All laws or parts of laws inconsistent with this Act [enacting sections 731b to 731e of this title] are hereby repealed."
48 U.S.C. § 1973 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter III: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS / Section 1973: Freely Associated State Air Carrier
Freely Associated State Air Carrier
Status: in_force

(a) In furtherance of the objectives of the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 (Public Law 99–239) [48 U.S.C. 1901 et seq., 2001 et seq.] and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Freely Associated State Air Carrier shall not be precluded from providing transportation, between a place in the United States and a place in a state in free association with the United States or between two places in such a freely associated state, by air of persons (and their personal effects) and property procured, contracted for, or otherwise obtained by any executive department or other agency or instrumentality of the United States for its own account or in furtherance of the purposes or pursuant to the terms of any contract, agreement, or other special arrangement made or entered into under which payment is made by the United States or payment is made from funds appropriated, owned, controlled, granted, or conditionally granted, or utilized by or otherwise established for the account of the United States, or shall be furnished to or for the account of any foreign nation, or any international agency, or other organization of whatever nationality, without provisions for reimbursement.

(b) The term "Freely Associated State Air Carrier" shall apply exclusively to a carrier referred to in Article IX(5)(b) of the Federal Programs and Services Agreement concluded pursuant to Article II of Title Two and Section 232 of the Compact of Free Association.

(Pub. L. 102–247, title III, §303, Feb. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 39.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Compact of Free Association Act of 1985, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 99–239, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1770, which is classified principally to part A of subchapter I of this chapter and chapter 19 (§2001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1901 of this title and Tables.

The Compact of Free Association, referred to in subsec. (b), probably means the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, which is contained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–239, set out as a note under section 1901 of this title.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1824 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 17: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS / Subchapter II: JUDICIAL MATTERS / Section 1824: Relations between courts of United States and courts of Northern Mariana Islands; applicability of statutory provisions
Relations between courts of United States and courts of Northern Mariana Islands; applicability of statutory provisions
Status: in_force

(a) The relations between the courts established by the Constitution or laws of the United States and the courts of the Northern Mariana Islands with respect to appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, the issuance of writs of habeas corpus, and other matters or proceedings shall be governed by the laws of the United States pertaining to the relations between the courts of the United States including the Supreme Court of the United States, and the courts of the several States in such matters and proceedings, except as otherwise provided in article IV of the covenant: Provided, That for the first fifteen years following the establishment of an appellate court of the Northern Mariana Islands the United States court of appeals for the judicial circuit which includes the Northern Mariana Islands shall have jurisdiction of appeals from all final decisions of the highest court of the Northern Mariana Islands from which a decision could be had in all cases involving the Constitution, treaties, or laws of the United States, or any authority exercised thereunder, unless those cases are reviewable in the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands pursuant to section 1823 of this title.

(b) Those portions of title 28 which apply to Guam or the District Court of Guam shall be applicable to the Northern Mariana Islands or the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands, respectively, except as otherwise provided in article IV of the covenant. The district court established by this subchapter shall be a district court as that term is used in section 3006A of title 18.

(Pub. L. 95–157, §4, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1266; Pub. L. 98–454, title IX, §904, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1745.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The covenant, referred to in text, is the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, which is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 1694c of this title.

Amendments

1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–454 inserted "including the Supreme Court of the United States," after "courts of the United States" in first sentence.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–454 effective on ninetieth day following Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1005 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424 of this title.

Effective Date

For effective date of this section, see section 1825 of this title and Effective Date of Constitution note thereunder.
48 U.S.C. § 65b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 65b: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 65b, 66, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 65b, act Apr. 3, 1944, ch. 155, §1, 58 Stat. 187, prescribed salary of secretary of Territory.

Section 66, act Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1497, §1, 33 Stat. 1265, related to fees of secretary of Territory.
48 U.S.C. § 745b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 745b: Refunding bonds excluded temporarily in computing indebtedness
Refunding bonds excluded temporarily in computing indebtedness
Status: in_force

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.

(Aug. 3, 1935, ch. 435, 49 Stat. 516.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 364 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 364: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 364, act July 24, 1947, ch. 305, 61 Stat. 414, which authorized the legislature to provide for the exercise of zoning power in town sites, was transferred to section 738 of Title 43, Public Lands, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 364a, act Aug. 30, 1949, ch. 521, §1, 63 Stat. 679, which authorized the sale of certain public lands and set out the requirements of public auction, notice, and proof of the buyer's intention, was transferred to section 687b of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 364b, act Aug. 30, 1949, ch. 521, §2, 63 Stat. 679, which prohibited the sale of land for less than the appraised value and the cost of making any survey to properly describe the land sold, was transferred to section 687b–1 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 364c, act Aug. 30, 1949, ch. 521, §3, 63 Stat. 679, which called for issuance of a certificate of purchase to buyers of public lands and made provision for patent in fee and issuance and contents thereof and placed the liability for mining damage upon persons prospecting for and removing minerals, was transferred to section 687b–2 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 364d, act Aug. 30, 1949, ch. 521, §4, 63 Stat. 679, which saved existing rights and limited the application of sections 364a–364e of this title, was transferred to section 687b–3 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 364e, act Aug. 30, 1949, ch. 521, §5, 63 Stat. 679, which authorized the Secretary of the Interior to make rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of section 364a to 364e of this title, was transferred to section 687b–4 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 364f, Pub. L. 88–66, July 19, 1963, 77 Stat. 80, which called for the application of equitable principles upon submission of proof of compliance with use requirements after prescribed period, was transferred to section 687b–5 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 365, act Oct. 9, 1942, ch. 584, §6, 56 Stat. 779, which provided for continuation of existing land districts and offices and made provision for making of changes in district boundaries, discontinuance of districts, and designation of land offices, was transferred to section 123a of Title 43.
48 U.S.C. § 1421g (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1421g: Establishment and maintenance of public bodies and offices
Establishment and maintenance of public bodies and offices
Status: in_force

(a) Public health services

Subject to the laws of Guam, the Governor shall establish, maintain, and operate public-health services in Guam, including hospitals, dispensaries, and quarantine stations, at such places in Guam as may be necessary, and he shall promulgate quarantine and sanitary regulations for the protection of Guam against the importation and spread of disease.

(b) Public educational system

The Government of Guam shall provide an adequate public educational system of Guam, and to that end shall establish, maintain, and operate public schools according to the laws of Guam.

(c) Office of Public Prosecutor; Office of Public Auditor

The Government of Guam may by law establish an Office of Public Prosecutor and an Office of Public Auditor. The Public Prosecutor and Public Auditor may be removed as provided by the laws of Guam.

(d) Attorney General

(1) The Attorney General of Guam shall be the Chief Legal Officer of the Government of Guam. At such time as the Office of the Attorney General of Guam shall next become vacant, the Attorney General of Guam shall be appointed by the Governor of Guam with the advice and consent of the legislature, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor of Guam.

(2) Instead of an appointed Attorney General, the legislature may, by law, provide for the election of the Attorney General of Guam by the qualified voters of Guam in general elections after 1998 in which the Governor of Guam is elected. The term of an elected Attorney General shall be 4 years. The Attorney General may be removed by the people of Guam according to the procedures specified in section 1422d of this title or may be removed for cause in accordance with procedures established by the legislature in law. A vacancy in the office of an elected Attorney General shall be filled—

(A) by appointment by the Governor of Guam if such vacancy occurs less than 6 months before a general election for the Office of Attorney General of Guam; or

(B) by a special election held no sooner than 3 months after such vacancy occurs and no later than 6 months before a general election for Attorney General of Guam, and by appointment by the Governor of Guam pending a special election under this subparagraph.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §29, 64 Stat. 392; Pub. L. 99–396, §§5, 13, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 839, 842; Pub. L. 105–291, §2, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2785.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–291 added subsec. (d).

1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–396, §13(a)(1), substituted "according to the laws of Guam" for "at such places in Guam as may be necessary".

Pub. L. 99–396, §5, substituted "Government of Guam" for "Governor".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–396, §13(a)(2), added subsec. (c).
48 U.S.C. § 864 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter IV: THE JUDICIARY / Section 864: Appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, etc.; use of English language
Appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, etc.; use of English language
Status: in_force

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.

(Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §35, 31 Stat. 85; Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §42, 39 Stat. 966; Feb. 13, 1925, ch. 229, §13, 43 Stat. 942; Jan. 31, 1928, ch. 14, §1, 45 Stat. 54; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §21, 62 Stat. 990.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The laws of the United States relating to appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, and other matters or proceedings, referred to in text, are classified to Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Codification

"United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "District Court of the United States for Puerto Rico" in view of section 132(a) of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, which states that "There shall be in each judicial district a district court which shall be a court of record known as the United States District Court for the district" and section 119 of Title 28, which states that "Puerto Rico constitutes one judicial district."

Prior Provisions

Act Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, §244, 36 Stat. 1157, related to direct appeals from The Supreme Court and the United District Court for Puerto Rico to the United States Supreme Court, prior to repeal by act Jan. 28, 1915, ch. 22, §3, 38 Stat. 804.

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §34, 31 Stat. 84.

Amendments

1948—Act June 25, 1948, amended section generally, and struck out provisions relating to the term of district court and appeals to the circuit court.

1928—Act Jan. 31, 1928, abolished writ of error in civil and criminal cases and made all relief formerly obtained by writ of error obtainable by appeal.

1925—Act Feb. 13, 1925, ch. 229, §13, repealed provisions of this section permitting a direct review by the Supreme Court of cases in the courts in Puerto Rico.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "Porto Rico" pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of this title.

Effective Date of 1948 Amendment

Amendment by act June 25, 1948, effective Sept. 1, 1948, see section 38 of that act, set out as an Effective Date note preceding section 1 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Repeals

Section 39 of act June 25, 1948, repealed section 1 of act Feb. 13, 1925, ch. 229, 43 Stat. 936, formerly cited as a credit to this section, which authorized review in the Circuit Court of Appeals in the First Circuit.
48 U.S.C. § 301 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 301: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts Mar. 12, 1914, ch. 37, §1, 38 Stat. 305; Apr. 10, 1926, ch. 114, 44 Stat. 239; Aug. 4, 1955, ch. 554, 69 Stat. 494, which provided for location, construction and operation of railroads, and for use of passes, was transferred to section 975 of Title 43, Public Lands.
48 U.S.C. § 1691 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 14: TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS / Section 1691: Fiscal control and accounting procedures for plan for use of grant
Fiscal control and accounting procedures for plan for use of grant
Status: in_force

The plan provided for in section 1689 of this title shall set forth such fiscal control and accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure proper disbursement, repayment, and accounting for such funds.

(Pub. L. 92–257, §4, Mar. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 88.)
48 U.S.C. § 2103 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Section 2103: Supremacy
Supremacy
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall prevail over any general or specific provisions of territory law, State law, or regulation that is inconsistent with this chapter.

(Pub. L. 114–187, §4, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 551.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 114–187, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 549, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and also as PROMESA, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 1844 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 17: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS / Subchapter III: MISCELLANEOUS / Section 1844: Political union between Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
Political union between Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
Status: in_force

In the event that a political union is effected at a future time between the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federal Government and each of its agencies is authorized and directed to assure that—

(i) there will be no diminution of any rights or entitlements otherwise eligible to said territory and Commonwealth in effect on the effective date of such union,

(ii) there will be no adverse effect on any funds which have been or may hereafter be authorized or appropriated for said territory or Commonwealth, as of the effective date of such union, or

(iii) no action is taken that would in any manner discourage such unification.

Whenever any discrepancy exists or arises between the benefits available for either said territory or Commonwealth under any policies or programs authorized by law (including, but not limited to, any formulas for matching grants-in-aid or comparable programs or benefits), the most favorable terms available to either said territory or Commonwealth shall be deemed applicable to said unified area after the effective date of unification.

(Pub. L. 96–597, title VI, §602, Dec. 24, 1981, 94 Stat. 3480.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 3 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 1: BUREAU OF INSULAR AFFAIRS / Section 3: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 640
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 640
Status: repealed

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.
48 U.S.C. § 1323j (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1323j: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-845, §26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-845, §26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701
Status: repealed

Section, act June 13, 1940, ch. 358, §2, 54 Stat. 389, related to deposit money orders.
48 U.S.C. § 747 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 747: Public property transferred; "control" defined
Public property transferred; "control" defined
Status: in_force

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.

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §7, 39 Stat. 954; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, §606(b), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 91.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of that part of section 7 of act Mar. 2, 1917, preceding the proviso clause. The remainder of section 7 is classified to section 748 of this title.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §13, 31 Stat. 80.

Amendments

1980—Pub. L. 96–205 inserted provisions defining "control".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "Porto Rico" pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 73 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 73: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 73 and 73a, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 73, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §5, 37 Stat. 513; Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 363, §1, 44 Stat. 1392; Mar. 26, 1934, ch. 86, §1, 48 Stat. 465, specified time of election of members of the legislature.

Section 73a, act Mar. 26, 1934, ch. 86, §4, 48 Stat. 466, empowered legislature to change date of elections.
48 U.S.C. § 751 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 751: Interstate commerce and certain other laws inapplicable to Puerto Rico
Interstate commerce and certain other laws inapplicable to Puerto Rico
Status: in_force

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.

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §38, 39 Stat. 964; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §6, 44 Stat. 1421; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Safety Appliance Acts, referred to in text, are acts Mar. 2, 1893, ch. 196, 27 Stat. 531; Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 976, 32 Stat. 943; and Apr. 14, 1910, ch. 160, 36 Stat. 298, which were classified to sections 1 to 16 of Title 45, Railroads, and were repealed and reenacted in sections 20102, 20301 to 20304, 21302, and 21304 of Title 49, Transportation, by Pub. L. 103–272, §§1(e), 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 863, 881, 892, 893, 1379, the first section of which enacted subtitles II, III, and V to X of Title 49. Section 6 of act Apr. 14, 1910, which was classified to section 15 of Title 45, was repealed and reenacted as section 501(b) of Title 49 by Pub. L. 97–449, Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2413.

Codification

"Subtitle IV of title 49" substituted in text for "The Interstate Commerce Act and the several amendments made or to be made thereto [49 U.S.C. 1 et seq.]" and "the Act of Congress entitled 'An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to regulate commerce," approved February 4, 1887, and all Acts amendatory thereof, by providing for a valuation of the several classes of property of carriers subject thereto and securing information concerning their stocks, bonds, and other securities,' approved March 1, 1913 [49 U.S.C. 19a]" on authority of Pub. L. 95–473, §3(b), Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1466, the first section of which enacted subtitle IV (§10101 et seq.) of Title 49, Transportation.

Section is comprised of second paragraph of section 38 of act Mar. 2, 1917. The first and third paragraphs of section 38 were classified to sections 750 and 753, respectively, of this title.

Amendments

1927—Act Mar. 4, 1927, reenacted section without change.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "Porto Rico" pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 733b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 733b: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Prior to the enactment of the Nationality Act of 1940, act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, 54 Stat. 1137, this section, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §5b, as added June 27, 1934, ch. 845, 48 Stat. 1245, provided as follows: "All persons born in Puerto Rico on or after April 11, 1899 (whether before or after June 27, 1934) and not citizens, subjects, or nationals of any foreign power, are hereby declared to be citizens of the United States: Provided, That this section shall not be construed as depriving any person, native of Puerto Rico, of his or her American citizenship heretofore otherwise lawfully acquired by such person; or to extend such citizenship to persons who shall have renounced or lost it under the treaties and/or laws of the United States or who are now residing permanently abroad and are citizens or subjects of a foreign country: And provided further, That any woman, native of Puerto Rico and permanently residing therein, who, prior to March 2, 1917, had lost her American nationality by reason of her marriage to an alien eligible to citizenship, or by reason of the loss of the United States citizenship by her husband, may be naturalized under the provisions of section 369 of title 8."

The second proviso thereof was repealed by section 504 of the Nationality Act of 1940. Provisions relating to citizenship of persons born in Puerto Rico, are contained in section 1402 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.
48 U.S.C. § 1715 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 16: DELEGATES TO CONGRESS / Subchapter I: GUAM AND VIRGIN ISLANDS / Section 1715: Operation of Office; House privileges; compensation, allowances, and benefits; privileges and immunities; voting in committee
Operation of Office; House privileges; compensation, allowances, and benefits; privileges and immunities; voting in committee
Status: in_force

The Delegate from Guam and the Delegate from the Virgin Islands shall have such privileges in the House of Representatives as may be afforded him under the Rules of the House of Representatives. Until the Rules of the House of Representatives are amended to provide otherwise, the Delegate from each territory shall receive the same compensation, allowances, and benefits as a Member of the House of Representatives, and shall be entitled to whatever privileges and immunities are, or hereinafter may be, granted to the Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico: Provided, That the right to vote in committee shall be as provided by the Rules of the House of Representatives.

(Pub. L. 92–271, §5, Apr. 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 119; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §224(4), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1752.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–186 struck out last two provisos which read as follows: "Provided further, That the clerk hire allowance of each Delegate shall be a single per annum gross rate that is 60 per centum of the clerk hire allowance of a Member: Provided further, That the transportation expenses of each Delegate that are subject to reimbursement under section 43b of title 2 shall not exceed the cost of four round trips each year."
48 U.S.C. § 1157 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1157: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts June 11, 1934, ch. 445, 48 Stat. 929; Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 809, §1, 60 Stat. 901, which related to deposits of public money in the United States Treasury, and which had been transferred to section 1333 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, terminated on July 1, 1951, under the provisions of section 2 of act Aug. 7, 1946.
48 U.S.C. § 823a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 823a: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act June 16, 1938, ch. 460, 52 Stat. 708, related to Congressional ratification of all joint resolutions.
48 U.S.C. § 29 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 29: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 29 to 38, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 29, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §§22, 23, 31 Stat. 329, related to official bonds of notaries public.

Section 30, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §32, 31 Stat. 333; Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029, prescribed fee for issuance of notary public commission.

Section 31, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §18, 31 Stat. 328, related to duties of notaries public.

Section 32, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §19, 31 Stat. 329, provided for protests of bills or notes by notaries public.

Section 33, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §24, 31 Stat. 329, related to liability of notaries public for misconduct or neglect.

Section 34, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §20, 31 Stat. 329, directed notaries to deposit their records with district court on resignation, removal or death.

Section 35, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §21, 31 Stat. 329, related to duty of clerk in safe-keeping records deposited.

Section 35a, acts Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 480, §1, 53 Stat. 1219; Dec. 11, 1945, ch. 563, 59 Stat. 605, empowered postmasters to act as notaries public.

Section 35b, acts Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 480, §2, 53 Stat. 1219; Dec. 11, 1945, ch. 563, 59 Stat. 606, provided for signature and seal of postmasters acting as notaries.

Section 35c, act Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 480, §3, 53 Stat. 1219, related to fees of postmasters acting as notaries.

 Section 36, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §32, 31 Stat. 333; Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029, prescribed fee for certificates issued to members of bar authorizing them to practice law.

Section 37, act June 11, 1896, ch. 420, §1, 29 Stat. 413, empowered Secretary of the Treasury to fix rates of dockage and wharfage to be paid for use of wharf at Sitka.

Section 38, act Jan. 3, 1923, ch. 22, 42 Stat. 1106, related to repairs to wharf at Sitka.
48 U.S.C. § 2125 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF OVERSIGHT BOARD / Section 2125: Exemption from liability for claims
Exemption from liability for claims
Status: in_force

The Oversight Board, its members, and its employees shall not be liable for any obligation of or claim against the Oversight Board or its members or employees or the territorial government resulting from actions taken to carry out this chapter.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title I, §105, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 561.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 114–187, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 549, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and also as PROMESA, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 733 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 733: Citizens; former Spanish subjects and children; body politic; name
Citizens; former Spanish subjects and children; body politic; name
Status: in_force

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.

(Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §7, 31 Stat. 79; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "Porto Rico" pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1756 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 16: DELEGATES TO CONGRESS / Subchapter III: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS DELEGATE / Section 1756: Lack of effect on covenant
Lack of effect on covenant
Status: in_force

No provision of this subchapter shall be construed to alter, amend, or abrogate any provision of the covenant referred to in section 1751 of this title except section 901 of the covenant.

(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, §716, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 869.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this subtitle", meaning subtitle B (§§711–718) of title VII of Pub. L. 110–229, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 868, which enacted this subchapter and amended sections 4342, 6954 and 9432 of Title 10, Armed Forces. For complete classification of subtitle B to the Code, see Tables.

The covenant, referred to in text, is the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, which is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 46 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 46: Repealed. July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, §301(a)(2), 70 Stat. 712
Repealed. July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, §301(a)(2), 70 Stat. 712
Status: repealed

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.
48 U.S.C. § 1421n (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1421n: Applicability of Federal copyright laws
Applicability of Federal copyright laws
Status: in_force

The laws of the United States relating to copyrights, and to the enforcement of rights arising thereunder, shall have the same force and effect in Guam as in the continental United States.

(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 852, §24, 70 Stat. 911.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The laws of the United States relating to copyrights, referred to in text, are classified generally to Title 17, Copyrights.

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1907 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter I: MICRONESIA AND MARSHALL ISLANDS / Section 1907: Limitations
Limitations
Status: in_force

(a) Prohibition

The provisions of Chapter 11 of title 18 shall apply in full to any individual who has served as the President's Personal Representative for Micronesian Status Negotiations or who is or was an officer or employee of the Office for Micronesian Status Negotiations or who is or was assigned or detailed to that Office or who served on the Micronesia Interagency Group, except that for the purposes of this section, clauses (i) and (ii) of section 207(b) 1 of such title shall read as follows: "(i) having been so employed, within three years after his employment has ceased, knowingly acts as agent or attorney for, or otherwise represents, any other person (except the United States), in any formal or informal appearance before, or, with the intent to influence, makes any oral or written communication on behalf of any other person (except the United States) to, or (ii) having been so employed and as specified in subsection (d) of this section, within three years after his employment has ceased, knowingly represents or aids, counsels, advises, consults, or assists in representing any other person (except the United States) by personal presence at any formal or informal appearance before—".

(b) Termination

Effective upon the date of the termination of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands with respect to Palau, the Office for Micronesian Status Negotiations is abolished and no department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States shall thereafter contribute funds for the support of such Office.

(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, §107, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1797.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 207 of title 18, referred to in subsec. (a), was amended generally by Pub. L. 101–194, title I, §101(a), Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1716, and, as so amended, subsec. (b) of that section no longer contains cls. (i) and (ii). For text of section 207 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, as it appeared prior to amendment by Pub. L. 101–194, see Effective Date of 1989 Amendment; Effect on Employment note set out under section 207 of Title 18.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.

Executive Documents

Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands with respect to Palau, see note set out preceding section 1681 of this title.

1 See References in Text note below.
48 U.S.C. § 1071 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1071: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1071 to 1078 were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence.

Section 1071, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §9, 32 Stat. 695; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §26, 39 Stat. 555, related to jurisdiction of the courts.

Section 1072, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §26, 39 Stat. 555, related to admiralty jurisdiction.

Section 1073, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §26, 39 Stat. 555, related to appointment of chief justice and associate justices of supreme court.

Section 1074, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §26, 39 Stat. 555, related to appointment of judges of courts of first instance.

Section 1075, acts Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §29, 39 Stat. 556; May 29, 1928, ch. 904, §§1, 2, 45 Stat. 997, related to salaries of judges.

Section 1075a, act May 29, 1928, ch. 904, §§1, 2, 45 Stat. 997, related to salaries of judges.

Section 1076, act Apr. 9, 1910, No. 19, 36 Stat. 877, related to special terms of supreme court.

Section 1077, act Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, §7, 33 Stat. 692, related to temporary judges of supreme court, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 639.

Section 1078, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §26, 39 Stat. 555, related to jurisdiction of municipal courts.
48 U.S.C. § 795 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter II: THE EXECUTIVE AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS / Section 795: Government expenses payable out of revenues
Government expenses payable out of revenues
Status: in_force

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.

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §6, 39 Stat. 953; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §12, 31 Stat. 80, with the exception of the words "except as otherwise specifically provided by the Congress".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "Porto Rico" pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 737 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 737: Privileges and immunities
Privileges and immunities
Status: in_force

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.

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §2, 39 Stat. 951; Feb. 3, 1921, ch. 34, §1, 41 Stat. 1096; Mar. 2, 1934, ch. 37, §1, 48 Stat. 361; Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, §7, 61 Stat. 772; July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(1), 64 Stat. 320.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1950—Act July 3, 1950, repealed all of section relating to bill of rights and restrictions except last paragraph.

1947—Act Aug. 5, 1947, inserted privileges and immunities provisions.

1934—Act Mar. 2, 1934, repealed so much of former provisions of twentieth paragraph of this section making it unlawful to import, manufacture, sell or give away, or to expose for sale or gift any intoxicating liquors. The penalty formerly contained in such paragraph, related only to violation of such provisions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1950 Amendment

Amendment by act July 3, 1950, effective July 25, 1952, the date the Constitution of Puerto Rico became effective, see Effective Date of Repeal note set out under section 732 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1236a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1236a: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act June 14, 1935, ch. 240, §§1–5, 49 Stat. 340, which fixed the quantity of Manila and other fibre products, produced in the Philippine Islands, to be admitted into the United States duty free, by its own terms originally expired three years from May 1, 1935. By Proc. No. 2272, eff. Jan. 26, 1938, 3 F.R. 222, 52 Stat. 1534, the effective period was extended for an additional three years from and including May 1, 1938.
48 U.S.C. § 1406m (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1406m: Short title
Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the Organic Act of the Virgin Islands of the United States.

(June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §41, 49 Stat. 1817.)
48 U.S.C. § 1221 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1221: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1221 to 1226 were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence.

Section 1221, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §9, 39 Stat. 547, related to restoration of public property and lands ceded to United States by Spain to the Philippine Legislature.

Section 1222, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §9, 39 Stat. 547, related to approval by President of acts regulating public domain, mining, and timber.

Section 1223, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §14, 32 Stat. 696; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §12, 39 Stat. 548, related to perfecting titles of claimants from Spain.

Section 1224, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §63, 32 Stat. 706, related to authority of Government to acquire real and personal property.

Section 1225, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §64, 32 Stat. 706; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §§12, 22, 39 Stat. 548, 553, related to acquisition of property of religious orders.

Section 1226, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §65, 32 Stat. 707, related to use of lands acquired from religious orders as public property.
48 U.S.C. § 1631 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter VI: SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS / Section 1631: Establishment and maintenance; scope
Establishment and maintenance; scope
Status: in_force

The Governor shall establish and maintain systems of accounting and internal control designed to provide—

(a) full disclosure of the financial results of the government's activities;

(b) adequate financial information needed for the government's management purposes;

(c) effective control over and accountability for all funds, property, and other assets for which the government is responsible, including appropriate internal audit; and

(d) reliable accounting results to serve as the basis for preparation and support of the government's request for the approval of the President or his designated representative for the obligation and expenditure of the internal revenue collections as provided in section 26, the Governor's budget request to the legislature, and for controlling the execution of the said budget.

(July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §18, 68 Stat. 505.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 26, referred to in subsec. (d), probably means section 26 of S. 3378 (act July 22, 1954, ch. 558, 68 Stat. 497) prior to the submission of S. 3378 to the Conference Committee which redesignated section 26 as section 28 of S. 3378. Said section 28 was composed of subsecs. (a) to (d). Subsecs. (a), (c), and (d) thereof enacted sections 1642, 1643, and 1644 of this title, respectively. Subsec. (b) thereof added subsec. (c) to section 3350 of former Title 26, Internal Revenue Code. Reference to section 3350(c) of former Title 26 is deemed a reference to section 7652(b)(3) of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code. See section 7852(b) of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, which provides that any reference in any other law to a provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 be deemed a reference to the corresponding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Agreement Regarding Financial Accountability and Performance Standards

Pub. L. 106–84, §2, Oct. 28, 1999, 113 Stat. 1295, provided that:

"(a) In General.—The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Governor of the Virgin Islands establishing mutually agreed financial accountability and performance standards for the fiscal operations of the Government of the Virgin Islands.

"(b) Transmission to Congress.—Upon ratification of the agreement authorized in subsection (a) by both parties, the Secretary shall forward a copy of the agreement to the Committee on Resources [now Committee on Natural Resources] in the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in the Senate."
48 U.S.C. § 1323d (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1323d: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-845, §26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-845, §26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701
Status: repealed

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 U.S.C. § 721 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 721: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 721 to 723, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.

Section 721, acts July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title I, §101, 64 Stat. 344; Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title I, §107(3), (7), (9), 69 Stat. 637, 638, authorized Hawaiian government to undertake slum clearance and urban redevelopment and renewal projects.

Section 721a, acts July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title I, §102, 64 Stat. 344; Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title I, §107(3), 69 Stat. 637, authorized government of Hawaii to assist slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects through cash donations, loans conveyances of real and personal property, facilities and services.

Section 721b, act July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title I, §103, 64 Stat. 345, ratified all legislation enacted by Legislature of Territory of Hawaii dealing with subject matter of sections 721 to 722 of this title.

Section 722, acts July 10, 1937, ch. 484, 50 Stat. 508; July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title II, §202(a), 64 Stat. 345, gave Legislature of Territory of Hawaii power to create public corporate authorities to engage in slum clearance, or housing undertaking.

Section 723, act June 27, 1934, ch. 847, §214, as added Apr. 23, 1949, ch. 89, §2(a), 63 Stat. 57, and amended, related to insurance of mortgages on property in Hawaii. See section 1715d of Title 12, Banks and Banking.
48 U.S.C. § 1337a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1337a: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1337a to 1337c were omitted as not of general application, and as covered by the Canal Zone Code. The Canal Zone Code was subsequently redesignated the Panama Canal Code by Pub. L. 96–70, §3303(b), and repealed by Pub. L. 104–201, §3549.

Section 1337a, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, §1, 63 Stat. 600, amended Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to acquisition or construction of structures, equipment, and improvements.

Section 1337b, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, §1, 63 Stat. 600, amended Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to claims for losses of or damage to property.

Section 1337c, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, §1, 63 Stat. 600, amended Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to disaster relief.
48 U.S.C. § 2217 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter V: PUERTO RICO INFRASTRUCTURE REVITALIZATION / Section 2217: Savings clause
Savings clause
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter is intended to change or alter any Federal legal requirements or laws.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title V, §507, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 603.)
48 U.S.C. § 1645 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter VII: FISCAL PROVISIONS / Section 1645: Remittance of duties, taxes, and fees to be collected in next fiscal year; authorization, prerequisites, amount, etc.
Remittance of duties, taxes, and fees to be collected in next fiscal year; authorization, prerequisites, amount, etc.
Status: in_force

Beginning as soon as the government of the Virgin Islands enacts legislation establishing a fiscal year commencing on October 1 and ending on September 30, the Secretary of the Treasury, prior to the commencement of any fiscal year, shall remit to the government of the Virgin Islands the amount of duties, taxes, and fees which the Governor of the Virgin Islands, with the concurrence of the government comptroller of the Virgin Islands, has estimated will be collected in or derived from the Virgin Islands under the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands [48 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.] during the next fiscal year, except for those sums covered directly upon collection into the treasury of the Virgin Islands. There shall be deducted from or added to the amounts so remitted, as may be appropriate, at the beginning of the fiscal year, the difference between the amount of duties, taxes, and fees actually collected during the prior fiscal year and the amount of such duties, taxes, and fees as estimated and remitted at the beginning of that prior fiscal year, including any deductions which may be required as a result of the operation of sections 1574a to 1574d 1 of this title.

(Pub. L. 95–348, §4(c)(2), Aug. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 490.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands, referred to in text, is act July 22, 1954, ch. 558, 68 Stat. 497, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1541 of this title and Tables.

Section 1574d of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 97–357, title III, §308(g), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710.

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands which comprises this chapter.

1 See References in Text note below.
48 U.S.C. § 1686 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 14: TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS / Section 1686: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 1686, act July 31, 1953, ch. 298, title I, 67 Stat. 274, which prohibited new activity in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands requiring expenditures of Federal funds without specific prior approval of Congress, was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts. Section was formerly classified to section 1439 of this title.

Section 1687, act Nov. 4, 1983, Pub. L. 98–146, title I, 97 Stat. 932, which provided that appropriations available for administration of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands could be expended for purchase, etc., of surface vessels for official expenses and for commercial transportation expenses, was from the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1984, and was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts. Section was formerly classified to section 1440 of this title. Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Dec. 30, 1982, Pub. L. 97–394, title I, 96 Stat. 1979.

Dec. 23, 1981, Pub. L. 97–100, title I, 95 Stat. 1402.

Dec. 12, 1980, Pub. L. 96–514, title I, 94 Stat. 2969.

Nov. 27, 1979, Pub. L. 96–126, title I, 93 Stat. 966.

Oct. 17, 1978, Pub. L. 95–465, title I, 92 Stat. 1289.

July 26, 1977, Pub. L. 95–74, title I, 91 Stat. 295.

July 31, 1976, Pub. L. 94–373, title I, 90 Stat. 1053.

Dec. 23, 1975, Pub. L. 94–165, title I, 89 Stat. 988.

Aug. 31, 1974, Pub. L. 93–404, title I, 88 Stat. 813.

Oct. 4, 1973, Pub. L. 93–120, title I, 87 Stat. 434.

Aug. 10, 1972, Pub. L. 92–369, title I, 86 Stat. 513.

Aug. 10, 1971, Pub. L. 92–76, title I, 85 Stat. 233.

July 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91–361, title I, 84 Stat. 673.

Oct. 29, 1969, Pub. L. 91–98, title I, 83 Stat. 152.

July 26, 1968, Pub. L. 90–425, title I, 82 Stat. 431.

June 24, 1967, Pub. L. 90–28, title I, 81 Stat. 63.

May 31, 1966, Pub. L. 89–435, title I, 80 Stat. 174.

June 28, 1965, Pub. L. 89–52, title I, 79 Stat. 179.

July 7, 1964, Pub. L. 88–356, title I, 78 Stat. 278.

July 26, 1963, Pub. L. 88–79, title I, 77 Stat. 102.

Aug. 9, 1962, Pub. L. 87–578, title I, 76 Stat. 340.

Aug. 3, 1961, Pub. L. 87–122, title I, 75 Stat. 251.

May 13, 1960, Pub. L. 86–455, title I, 74 Stat. 113.

June 23, 1959, Pub. L. 86–60, title I, 73 Stat. 101.

June 4, 1958, Pub. L. 85–439, title I, 72 Stat. 164.

July 1, 1957, Pub. L. 85–77, title I, 71 Stat. 266.

June 13, 1956, ch. 380, title I, 70 Stat. 265.

June 16, 1955, ch. 147, title I, 69 Stat. 149.

July 1, 1954, ch. 446, title I, 68 Stat. 372.
48 U.S.C. § 1962 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter II: PALAU / Section 1962: Transition funding
Transition funding
Status: in_force

For the purposes of applying section 1905(c)(2) of this title to Palau, the terms "fiscal year 1987", "fiscal year 1988", and "fiscal year 1989" in section 104(c) of Public Law 99–658 shall be deemed to be the first, second, and third fiscal years, respectively, beginning after the effective date of the Compact.

(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, §113, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1873.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 104(c) of Public Law 99–658, referred to in text, is section 104(c) of Pub. L. 99–658, title I, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3676, which amended section 1905 of this title.

For Oct. 1, 1994, as the effective date of the Compact of Free Association with Palau referred to in text, see Proc. No. 6726, Sept. 27, 1994, 59 F.R. 49777, set out as a note under section 1931 of this title.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1316 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1316: Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §13(3), 64 Stat. 1043
Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §13(3), 64 Stat. 1043
Status: repealed

Section, act June 12, 1917, ch. 27, §1, 40 Stat. 179, related to refund of excessive tolls.
48 U.S.C. § 1398 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1398: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act July 1, 1922, ch. 259, 42 Stat. 788, which related to quarantine and passport fees, was from the Navy Department and Naval Service Appropriation Act, 1923, was not repeated in subsequent years. See section 1642 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 411 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 411: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 411, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §2, 30 Stat. 409, which granted railroads rights of way, reserved mineral interests therein, and directed posting of schedules of rates, was transferred to section 942–1 of Title 43, Public Lands.

Section 412, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §3, 30 Stat. 410, which provided for rights of several roads through canyons, was transferred to section 942–2 of Title 43.

Section 413, acts June 2, 1864, ch. 216, §3, 13 Stat. 357; May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §4, 30 Stat. 410, which granted the right of condemnation to railroads, was transferred to section 942–3 of Title 43.

Section 414, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §4, 30 Stat. 410, which related to the effect of filing of the preliminary survey, was transferred to section 942–4 of Title 43.

Section 415, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §5, 30 Stat. 410, which required railroads to file maps of the location of their roads, was transferred to section 942–5 of Title 43.

Section 416, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §6, 30 Stat. 411, which provided for right of way for wagon roads, wire rope, aerial, or other tramways, reserved mineral interests, and limited tolls, was transferred to section 942–6 of Title 43.

Section 417, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §7, 30 Stat. 412, which made sections 411 to 419, 421, 423, and 461 to 465 of this title inapplicable to military parks, Indian, and other reservations, was transferred to section 942–7 of Title 43.

Section 418, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §8, 30 Stat. 412, which reserved the right of repeal or amendment, was transferred to section 942–8 of Title 43.

Section 419, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §9, 30 Stat. 413, which related to the map of location of roads, was transferred to section 942–9 of Title 43.

Section 420, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 848, §1, 70 Stat. 898, which related to public lands within highway, telephone, and pipeline withdrawals and authorized amendment of land description of claim or entry on adjoining lands, was transferred to section 971a of Title 43.

Section 420a, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 848, §2, 70 Stat. 898, which permitted the Secretary to sell restored lands and granted preference rights, was transferred to section 971b of Title 43.

Section 420b, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 848, §3, 70 Stat. 898, which related to utilization or occupancy of easements, was transferred to section 971c of Title 43.

Section 420c, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 848, §4, 70 Stat. 898, which related to the effect on valid existing rights, was transferred to section 971d of Title 43.

Section 420d, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 848, §5, as added June 11, 1960, Pub. L. 86–512, 74 Stat. 207, which defined "restored lands" for purposes of sections 420 to 420c of this title, was transferred to section 971e of Title 43.

Section 421, acts May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §11, 30 Stat. 414; Oct. 28, 1921, ch. 114, §1, 42 Stat. 208; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1144, which authorized the Secretary to sell timber on public lands, was transferred to section 615a of Title 16, Conservation.

Section 422, acts Feb. 1, 1905, ch. 288, §2, 33 Stat. 628; June 5, 1920, ch. 235, §1, 41 Stat. 917, which permitted export of timber pulpwood and wood pulp, was transferred to section 615b of Title 16.

Section 423, acts May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §11, 30 Stat. 414; June 15, 1938, ch. 437, 52 Stat. 699, which authorized the Secretary to permit cutting and use of timber by settlers, residents, miners, etc., was transferred to section 607a of Title 16.
48 U.S.C. § 1803 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 17: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS / Subchapter I: APPROVAL OF COVENANT AND SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS / Section 1803: Financial assistance to Government of Northern Mariana Islands
Financial assistance to Government of Northern Mariana Islands
Status: in_force

Pursuant to section 701 of the foregoing Covenant, enactment of this section shall constitute a commitment and pledge of the full faith and credit of the United States for the payment of $228 million at guaranteed annual amounts of direct grant assistance for the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands for an additional period of seven fiscal years after the expiration of the initial seven-year period specified in section 702 of said Covenant, which assistance shall be provided according to the schedule of payments contained in the Agreement of the Special Representatives on Future United States Financial Assistance for the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands, executed July 10, 1985, between the special representative of the President of the United States and the special representatives of the Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands. The islands of Rota and Tinian shall each receive no less than a 1/8 share and the island of Saipan shall receive no less than a ¼ share of annualized capital improvement project funds, which shall be no less than 80 per centum of the capital development funds identified in the schedule of payments in paragraph 2 of part II of the Agreement of the Special Representatives. Funds shall be granted according to such regulations as are applicable to such grants.

(Pub. L. 94–241, §3, as added Pub. L. 99–396, §10, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 840.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Covenant, referred to in text, is the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, which is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Use of Economic Development Loan Funds for Capital Improvement Projects

Pub. L. 99–396, §2, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 838, authorized use of up to $4,000,000 of funds reserved for use by the economic development loan fund, as established under section 702(c) of the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, 48 U.S.C. 1801 note, for capital improvement projects, if such funds became available for use by the economic development loan fund, and were not obligated for economic development loans.
48 U.S.C. § 1406k (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1406k: Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §307, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1709
Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §307, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1709
Status: repealed

Section, act June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §39, 49 Stat. 1817, related to jurisdiction of Secretary of the Interior and Attorney General.
48 U.S.C. § 1 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 1: BUREAU OF INSULAR AFFAIRS / Section 1: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §87, 32 Stat. 712, provided that the Division of Insular Affairs of the War Department should be known as the Bureau of Insular Affairs and prescribed its business.

By Ex. Ord. No. 6726, eff. May 29, 1934, the Division of Territories and Island Possessions was established in the Department of the Interior, and the functions of the Bureau pertaining to the administration of the Government of Puerto Rico, together with the personnel, equipment and funds, were transferred thereto.

By Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, §4(d), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. The Bureau of Insular Affairs of the War Department and its functions were transferred to the Department of the Interior and consolidated with the Division of Territories and Island Possessions, to be administered under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Interior. The office of the Chief of the Bureau and offices subordinate thereto provided for in section 14 of act June 4, 1920, ch. 227, 41 Stat. 769, were abolished and all their functions transferred to, and were to be exercised by, the Director of the Division of Territories and Island Possessions.
48 U.S.C. § 1470 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1470: Repealed. Pub. L. 98-213, §16(v), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1463
Repealed. Pub. L. 98-213, §16(v), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1463
Status: repealed

Section, R.S. §1888, prohibited any Territorial legislative assembly from exceeding amount appropriated by Congress for its annual expenses.
48 U.S.C. § 1596 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter IV: EXECUTIVE BRANCH / Section 1596: Repealed. Pub. L. 104-186, title II, §224(3), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1752
Repealed. Pub. L. 104-186, title II, §224(3), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1752
Status: repealed

Section, act July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §15, as added May 27, 1975, Pub. L. 94–26, §2, 89 Stat. 94, related to clerk hire allowance and reimbursement for transportation expenses of the Delegate from the Virgin Islands to the House of Representatives.
48 U.S.C. § 732 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 732: Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Status: repealed

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.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Act July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5, 64 Stat. 320, provided that the repeal of this section and sections 735, 750, 753, 754, 771–793, 793b, 796–799, 811–820, 822, 823, 824–844, 861, and 873 of this title and the amendment of sections 737 and 752 of this title were to be effective at such time as the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico became effective. Under section 731d of this title, that Constitution, upon approval by the Congress of the United States, "shall become effective in accordance with its terms". Congress, by act July 3, 1952, ch. 567, 66 Stat. 327, approved, with certain conditions, that Constitution; the approving act further provided that the Constitution, as so approved, "shall become effective when the Constitutional Convention of Puerto Rico shall have declared in a formal resolution its acceptance in the name of Puerto Rico of the conditions of approval herein contained, and when the Governor of Puerto Rico, being duly notified by the proper officials of the Constitutional Convention of Puerto Rico that such resolution of acceptance has been formally adopted, shall issue a proclamation to that effect". The Constitution was proclaimed by the Governor of Puerto Rico on July 25, 1952, and became effective on that date.
48 U.S.C. § 2122 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF OVERSIGHT BOARD / Section 2122: Location of Oversight Board
Location of Oversight Board
Status: in_force

The Oversight Board shall have an office in the covered territory and additional offices as it deems necessary. At any time, any department or agency of the United States may provide the Oversight Board use of Federal facilities and equipment on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis and subject to such terms and conditions as the head of that department or agency may establish.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title I, §102, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 557.)
48 U.S.C. § 1424c (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter IV: THE JUDICIARY / Section 1424c: Review of claims respecting land on Guam
Review of claims respecting land on Guam
Status: in_force

(a) Jurisdiction

Notwithstanding any law or court decision to the contrary, the District Court of Guam is hereby granted authority and jurisdiction to review claims of persons, their heirs or legatees, from whom interests in land on Guam were acquired other than through judicial condemnation proceedings, in which the issue of compensation was adjudicated in a contested trial in the District Court of Guam, by the United States between July 21, 1944, and August 23, 1963, and to award fair compensation in those cases where it is determined that less than fair market value was paid as a result of (1) duress, unfair influence, or other unconscionable actions, or (2) unfair, unjust, and inequitable actions of the United States.

(b) Acquisitions effected through condemnation proceedings

Land acquisitions effected through judicial condemnation proceedings in which the issue of compensation was adjudicated in a contested trial in the District Court of Guam, shall remain res judicata and shall not be subject to review hereunder.

(c) Fair compensation

Fair compensation for purposes of this Act is defined as such additional amounts as are necessary to effect payment of fair market value at the time of acquisition, if it is determined that, as a result of duress, unfair influence, or other unconscionable actions, fair market value was not paid.

(d) Employment of special masters or judges

The District Court of Guam may employ and utilize the services of such special masters or judges as are necessary to carry out the intent and purposes hereof.

(e) Awards

Awards made hereunder shall be judgments against the United States.

(f) Limitation on attorney's fees; violation; penalty

Attorney's fees paid by claimants to counsel representing them may not exceed 5 per centum of any additional award. Any agreement to the contrary shall be unlawful and void. Whoever, in the United States or elsewhere, demands or receives any remuneration in excess of the maximum permitted by this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than twelve months, or both. A reasonable attorney's fee may be awarded in appropriate cases.

(g) Availability of documents, records, and writings to court

All agencies and departments of the United States Government shall, upon request, deliver to the court any documents, records, and writings which are pertinent to any claim under review.

(Pub. L. 95–134, title II, §204, Oct. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 1162; Pub. L. 96–205, title III, §301(a), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 87.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 95–134, Oct. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 1159, popularly known as the Omnibus Territories Act of 1977. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.

Amendments

1980—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–205 struck out provisions prohibiting allowance of interest on additional amounts of award.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Treatment of Certain Awards by District Court of Guam

Pub. L. 100–647, title VI, §6140, Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3724, provided that: "For purposes of the internal revenue laws of the United States and Guam, gross income shall not include any amount received pursuant to any claim over which the District Court of Guam has jurisdiction by reason of section 204 of Public Law 95–134 [this section] (commonly referred to as the Omnibus Territories Act of 1977). This section shall be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1985."

Commencement of Civil Actions Before April 1, 1982

Pub. L. 96–205, title III, §301(b), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 87, provided that: "Any civil action under section 204 of the Omnibus Territories Act of 1977 (91 Stat. 1162) [this section] shall be barred unless it is commenced not later than April 1, 1982."
48 U.S.C. § 1314a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1314a: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-845, §26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-845, §26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701
Status: repealed

Section, act July 9, 1937, ch. 470, §1, 50 Stat. 486, related to air regulations.
48 U.S.C. § 373 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 373: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 373, acts July 8, 1916, ch. 228, §1, 39 Stat. 352; June 28, 1918, ch. 110, 40 Stat. 632, which set a limit on the amount of homestead entries, was transferred to section 270–8 of Title 43, Public Lands, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 374, acts July 8, 1916, ch. 228, §1, 39 Stat. 352; June 28, 1918, ch. 110, 40 Stat. 632, which permitted a homestead entry in Alaska notwithstanding a former homestead entry in another state or territory, was transferred to section 270–9 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 375, act July 8, 1916, ch. 228, §2, as added June 28, 1918, ch. 110, 40 Stat. 633; amended Oct. 28, 1921, ch. 114, §1, 42 Stat. 208; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1144; July 11, 1956, ch. 571, §1, 70 Stat. 528, which made provision for proof of entry on unsurveyed lands, was transferred to section 270–10 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 376, acts Mar. 8, 1922, ch. 96, §1, 42 Stat. 415; Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–725, §1, 72 Stat. 730, which covered claims on land containing coal, oil, and gas, was transferred to section 270–11 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 377, acts Mar. 8, 1922, ch. 96, §2, 42 Stat. 416; Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–725, §2, 72 Stat. 730, which called for the inclusion, in the patent for lands containing coal, oil, and gas, of a reservation to the United States of such minerals together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the same, was transferred to section 270–12 of Title 43.

Section 377a, act Mar. 8, 1922, ch. 96, §3, as added Aug. 17, 1961, Pub. L. 87–147, 75 Stat. 384; amended Oct. 3, 1962, Pub. L. 87–742, 76 Stat. 740, which allowed the Secretary of the Interior to make disposition of lands known to contain coal, oil, or gas, was transferred to section 270–13 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 378, act July 8, 1916, ch. 228, §3, formerly §2, 39 Stat. 352, renumbered June 28, 1918, ch. 110, 40 Stat. 633, which excepted from homestead settlement and entry the lands in the Annette and Pribilof Islands, islands leased or occupied for the propagation of foxes, and other islands reserved or withdrawn from settlement or entry, was transferred to section 270–14 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 379, acts Apr. 13, 1926, ch. 121, §1, 44 Stat. 243; Apr. 29, 1950, ch. 134, §3, 64 Stat. 93, which permitted departure from the system of rectangular forms made by north-south lines in setting out homestead claims when local or topographic conditions required, was transferred to section 270–15 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 380, acts Oct. 28, 1921, ch. 114, §1 42 Stat. 208; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1144; Apr. 13, 1926, ch. 121, §2, 44 Stat. 244, which made provision for the survey of soldier's additional entry, was transferred to section 270–16 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 380a, act Apr. 13, 1926, ch. 121, §3, 44 Stat. 244, which provided for the disposition of sums deposited was transferred to section 270–17 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 381, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §26, 31 Stat. 329; May 31, 1938, ch. 297, 52 Stat. 588; Aug. 8, 1947, ch. 514, §1, 61 Stat. 916; Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–662, 72 Stat. 615, which extended the mining laws of the United States to the Territory of Alaska, was transferred to section 49a of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.

Section 381a, act May 4, 1934, ch. 211, §§2, 3, 48 Stat. 663, which extended the mining laws relating to placer claims to the Territory of Alaska, was transferred to section 49b of Title 30.

Section 381b, act May 4, 1934, ch. 211, §3, 48 Stat. 663, which related to effective date of section 381a of this title, is set out as a note under section 49b of Title 30.

Section 382, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §15, 31 Stat. 327, which required recording notices of location of mining claims, was transferred to section 49c of Title 30.

Section 383, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §16, 31 Stat. 328, which authorized regulations for recording notices of location of mining claims, and legalized certain records, was transferred to section 49d of Title 30.

Section 384, act Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2559, §1, 34 Stat. 1243, which required annual labor or improvements on mining claims, was transferred to section 49e of Title 30.

Section 385, act Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2559, §2, 34 Stat. 1243, which prescribed the fees for filing proofs of work and improvements, was transferred to section 49f of Title 30.
48 U.S.C. § 1469c (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1469c: Availability of services, facilities, and equipment of agencies and instrumentalities of United States; reimbursement requirements
Availability of services, facilities, and equipment of agencies and instrumentalities of United States; reimbursement requirements
Status: in_force

To the extent practicable, services, facilities, and equipment of agencies and instrumentalities of the United States Government may be made available, on a reimbursable basis, to the governments of the territories and possessions of the United States and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Reimbursements may be credited to the appropriation or fund of the agency or instrumentality through which the services, facilities, and equipment are provided. If otherwise authorized by law, such services, facilities, and equipment may be made available without reimbursement.

(Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, §603, Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 90.)

Executive Documents

Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1399 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1399: Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(b), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(b), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Status: repealed

Section, acts July 3, 1930, ch. 847, §8, 46 Stat. 948; July 1, 1932, ch. 370, §1, 47 Stat. 565, made applicable to the Virgin Islands and the navigable waters thereof, certain provisions of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters, relating to obstruction of navigable waters.
48 U.S.C. § 1248 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1248: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1248 and 1249 were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence.

Section 1248, act Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, §19, as added Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 502, §6, 53 Stat. 1232, related to disposition of tax proceeds.

Section 1249, act Nov. 8, 1945, ch. 454, 59 Stat. 577, related to disposition of excise tax proceeds into general funds of Philippine Treasury.
48 U.S.C. § 1357 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1357: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 1357, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §9, 37 Stat. 565; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 370, §3, 42 Stat. 1006, related to blending of law and equity jurisdiction.

Section 1358, act June 28, 1906, ch. 3585, 34 Stat. 552, related to acknowledgment of deeds and was omitted as not of general application, and as covered by the Canal Zone Code. The Canal Zone Code was subsequently redesignated the Panama Canal Code by Pub. L. 96–70, §3303(b), and repealed by Pub. L. 104–201, §3549.
48 U.S.C. § 745a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 745a: Public improvement bonds sold to United States or agency thereof excluded from public indebtedness
Public improvement bonds sold to United States or agency thereof excluded from public indebtedness
Status: in_force

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.

(Aug. 13, 1935, ch. 516, 49 Stat. 611.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 161 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 161: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 161 to 170a, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 161, act Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §3, 33 Stat. 617, named Governor as the ex officio superintendent of public instruction and empowered him to prescribe rules and regulations for examination and qualification of teachers.

Section 162, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §4, 33 Stat. 617; Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1491, 33 Stat. 1262, authorized establishment of school districts in towns.

Section 163, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §4, 33 Stat. 617; Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1491, 33 Stat. 1262, provided for school boards, their term of office and expenditures.

Section 164, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §4, 33 Stat. 617; Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1491, 33 Stat. 1262, empowered school boards to employ teachers and to provide for heating and lighting schoolhouses.

Section 165, act Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §6, 33 Stat. 619, required clerks of school districts to report to the Governor.

Section 166, act Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §5, 33 Stat. 617, authorized establishment of school districts outside incorporated towns.

Section 167, act Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §5, 33 Stat. 617, provided for manner of election of school boards in school districts outside incorporated towns.

Section 168, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §5, 33 Stat. 617; June 1, 1938, ch. 312, 52 Stat. 607, directed Governor to assign proportion of Alaska fund to school districts.

Section 169, act Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §7, 33 Stat. 619, related to education of white children, Eskimos, and Indians.

Section 170, act Mar. 3, 1917, ch. 167, 39 Stat. 1131, authorized legislature to establish schools for white and colored children and to appropriate funds for that purpose.

Section 170a, act May 14, 1930, ch. 273, §1, 46 Stat. 321, authorized Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts with local school boards for education of children of nontaxpaying natives.
48 U.S.C. § 1490 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1490: Repealed. Mar. 3, 1933, ch. 202, §1, 47 Stat. 1428
Repealed. Mar. 3, 1933, ch. 202, §1, 47 Stat. 1428
Status: repealed

Section, R.S. §1891, related to application of United States Constitution and laws to all organized Territories and in every Territory subsequently organized. Insofar as Territories of Alaska and Hawaii are concerned, it is covered by sections 23 and 495 of this title.

Act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §1, 32 Stat. 691, which was also cited as a credit to this section, and which was not repealed by the act of Mar. 3, 1933, provided that this section should not apply to the Philippine Islands.
48 U.S.C. § 1469e (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1469e: Insular government purchases
Insular government purchases
Status: in_force

The Governments of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands are authorized to make purchases through the General Services Administration.

(Pub. L. 102–247, title III, §302, Feb. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 38; Pub. L. 114–187, title IV, §406, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 592.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Similar provisions relating to the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, were classified to sections 1401f, 1423l, 1665, and 1682, respectively, of this title.

Amendments

2016—Pub. L. 114–187 amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Governments of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Virgin Islands are authorized to make purchases through the General Services Administration."

Executive Documents

Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 2169 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter III: ADJUSTMENTS OF DEBTS / Section 2169: Abstention
Abstention
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter prevents a district court in the interests of justice from abstaining from hearing a particular proceeding arising in or related to a case under this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title III, §309, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 583.)
48 U.S.C. § 634 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 634: Repealed. Pub. L. 86-3, §14(e), Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 10
Repealed. Pub. L. 86-3, §14(e), Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 10
Status: repealed

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.
48 U.S.C. § 1238 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1238: Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, §403(a)(35), 66 Stat. 279
Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, §403(a)(35), 66 Stat. 279
Status: repealed

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.
48 U.S.C. § 811 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 811: Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Status: repealed

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.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal of sections 811 to 820 effective July 25, 1952, see note set out under section 732 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 893 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter V: RESIDENT COMMISSIONER / Section 893: Salary of Commissioner; allowances; franking privilege
Salary of Commissioner; allowances; franking privilege
Status: in_force

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.

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §36, 39 Stat. 963; Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, §4, 43 Stat. 1301.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of parts of third and fourth sentences of section 36 of act Mar. 2, 1917. For classification of the remainder of section 36, see Codification note set out under section 891 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1546 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1546: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There are authorized to be appropriated annually by the Congress of the United States such sums as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter.

(July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §35, 68 Stat. 510.)
48 U.S.C. § 755 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 755: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §11, 31 Stat. 80, provided for redemption by Secretary of the Treasury of Puerto Rican silver coins known as the peso and all other Puerto Rican silver and coppers in circulation on Apr. 12, 1900, except those imported after Feb. 1, 1900, at rate of 60 cents per peso and for recoinage of such coins into United States coins, and made United States coins sole legal tender in payment of debts, except those owing prior to Apr. 12, 1900, which were payable in Puerto Rico coins or their exchanged equivalents.
48 U.S.C. § 2129 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF OVERSIGHT BOARD / Section 2129: Ethics
Ethics
Status: in_force

(a) Conflict of interest

Notwithstanding any ethics provision governing employees of the covered territory, all members and staff of the Oversight Board shall be subject to the Federal conflict of interest requirements described in section 208 of title 18.

(b) Financial disclosure

Notwithstanding any ethics provision governing employees of the covered territory, all members of the Oversight Board and staff designated by the Oversight Board shall be subject to disclosure of their financial interests, the contents of which shall conform to the same requirements set forth in section 13104 of title 5.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title I, §109, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 563; Pub. L. 117–286, §4(c)(45), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4359.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted "section 13104 of title 5." for "section 102 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.)."
48 U.S.C. § 505 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 505: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 505 to 518, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.

Section 505, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §11, 31 Stat. 144, prescribed the style of process in courts.

Section 506, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §§95, 96, 31 Stat. 160, made certain fisheries free to United States citizens subject to vested rights.

Section 507, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §96, 31 Stat. 160, provided for condemnation of private fishing rights.

Section 508, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §97, 31 Stat. 160; July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, §913, formerly title VI, §611, 58 Stat. 714, provided that jurisdiction of health laws remain under the control of Territory of Hawaii.

Section 509, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §98, 31 Stat. 161, allowed American registry of Hawaiian-registered vessels.

Section 510, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §89, 31 Stat. 159; Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, §§1, 20, 63 Stat. 496, 561; June 29, 1954, ch. 418, 68 Stat. 323, placed control of wharves and landings under Territory of Hawaii.

Section 511, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §91, 31 Stat. 159; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, §7, 36 Stat. 447; June 19, 1930, ch. 546, 46 Stat. 789; Aug. 21, 1958, Pub. L. 85–719, §1, 72 Stat. 709, gave to Territory of Hawaii control of public property ceded to United States by Republic of Hawaii and allowed transfer of title to political subdivisions of Territory.

Section 512, act May 26, 1906, ch. 2561, 34 Stat. 204, made provision for sale, lease, or disposal of personal or movable property ceded to the United States.

Section 513, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, §§1, 2, 32 Stat. 770, called for recoinage of Hawaiian silver coins into subsidiary silver coins of the United States.

Section 514, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, §3, 32 Stat. 771, allowed any collector of customs or internal revenue to exchange United States coins in his custody for Hawaiian coins under regulations of Secretary of the Treasury.

Section 515, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, §4, 32 Stat. 771, allowed recoinage of mutilated or abraded Hawaiian coins into subsidiary coinage of the United States by any mint of the United States.

Section 516, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, §6, 32 Stat. 771, made unlawful circulation as money of any silver certificate issued by government of Hawaiian Islands prior to Jan. 14, 1903.

Section 517, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, §7, 32 Stat. 771, limited redemption of Hawaiian silver certificates or silver coin to redemption in manner and upon conditions set for recoinage of Hawaiian silver.

Section 518, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §105, as added July 9, 1921, ch. 42, §315, 42 Stat. 120, prohibited employment as a mechanic or laborer on any public work of persons not citizens of the United States or eligible for such citizenship.
48 U.S.C. § 1392 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1392: Local laws continued; courts
Local laws continued; courts
Status: in_force

Until Congress shall otherwise provide, insofar as compatible with the changed sovereignty and not in conflict with the provisions of this section and sections 1391 1 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.

(Mar. 3, 1917, ch. 171, §2, 39 Stat. 1132; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §39, 62 Stat. 992.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 1391 of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 643.

Amendments

1948—Act June 25, 1948, repealed last sentence relating to appeals. See section 1294 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1948 Amendment

Amendment by act June 25, 1948, effective Sept. 1, 1948, see section 38 of that act set out as an Effective Date note preceding section 1 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

1 See References in Text note below.
48 U.S.C. § 338 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 338: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 338 to 338g, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 338, acts Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §1, 70 Stat. 888; Apr. 20, 1957, Pub. L. 85–16, 71 Stat. 14; July 6, 1959, Pub. L. 86–78, §1(1), 73 Stat. 161, established Alaska International Rail and Highway Commission, set out its size and structure, appointment of its members, and selection of chairman and vice chairman, and authorized appointment of an Army officer to Commission.

Section 338a, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §2, 70 Stat. 888, set out duties of Commission.

Section 338b, acts Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §3, 70 Stat. 888; Aug. 8, 1958, Pub. L. 85–601, §1(a), 72 Stat. 524, authorized Commission to cooperate with Canada in carrying out its functions.

Section 338c, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §4, 70 Stat. 889, set out powers of Commission to conduct hearings, administer oaths and affirmations, employ experts, utilize facilities, information, and personnel of other federal departments and agencies, and use information contained in certain named surveys and plans.

Section 338d, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §5, 70 Stat. 889, authorized Commission to delegate its powers and duties, other than duty of submitting reports and making recommendations to Congress.

Section 338e, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §6, 70 Stat. 889, provided for reimbursement of Commission members for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses although it expressly called for service by Commission members without compensation.

Section 338f, acts Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §7, 70 Stat. 889; Aug. 8, 1958, Pub. L. 85–601, §1(b), 72 Stat. 524; July 6, 1959, Pub. L. 86–78, §1(2), 73 Stat. 161, required Commission to make certain reports and recommendations and called for termination of Commission after submission of its final report.

Section 338g, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §8, 70 Stat. 889; Aug. 8, 1958, Pub. L. 85–601, §1(c), 72 Stat. 525, authorized making of appropriations to enable Commission to carry out its functions.
48 U.S.C. § 1413 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8: GUANO ISLANDS / Section 1413: Completion of proof on death of discoverer
Completion of proof on death of discoverer
Status: in_force

If the discoverer dies before perfecting proof of discovery or fully complying with the provisions of section 1412 of this title, his widow, heir, executor, or administrator shall be entitled to the benefits of such discovery, upon complying with the provisions of this chapter. Nothing herein shall be held to impair any rights of discovery or any assignment by a discoverer recognized prior to April 2, 1872, by the United States.

(R.S. §5572.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. §5572 derived from act Apr. 2, 1872, ch. 81, §1, 17 Stat. 48.
48 U.S.C. § 363 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 363: Repealed. June 14, 1926, ch. 578, §5, as added June 4, 1954, ch. 263, 68 Stat. 175
Repealed. June 14, 1926, ch. 578, §5, as added June 4, 1954, ch. 263, 68 Stat. 175
Status: repealed

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.
48 U.S.C. § 1414 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8: GUANO ISLANDS / Section 1414: Exclusive privileges of discoverer
Exclusive privileges of discoverer
Status: in_force

The discoverer, or his assigns, being citizens of the United States, may be allowed, at the pleasure of Congress, the exclusive right of occupying such island, rocks, or keys, for the purpose of obtaining guano, and of selling and delivering the same to citizens of the United States, to be used therein, and may be allowed to charge and receive for every ton thereof delivered alongside a vessel, in proper tubs, within reach of ship's tackle, a sum not exceeding $8 per ton for the best quality, or $4 for every ton taken while in its native place of deposit.

(R.S. §5573.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. §5573 derived from act Aug. 18, 1856, ch. 164, §2, 11 Stat. 119.
48 U.S.C. § 1952 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter II: PALAU / Section 1952: Fiscal procedures assistance
Fiscal procedures assistance
Status: in_force

Upon request of the Government of Palau, the Secretary of the Interior shall provide assistance to the Government of Palau to develop and promulgate regulations for the effective expenditure of funds received pursuant to this joint resolution, Public Laws 99–658 [48 U.S.C. 1931 et seq.] and 99–239 [48 U.S.C. 1901 et seq., 2001 et seq.], or any other Act of Congress.

(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, §102, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1870.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This joint resolution, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 101–219, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1870, which enacted this part and sections 1846 and 1972 of this title, amended sections 1615 and 1933 of this title and section 10251 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 1905 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents. For complete classification of this joint resolution to the Code, see Tables.

Public Law 99–658, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 99–658, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3672, which is classified generally to part A of this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Public Law 99–239, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 99–239, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1770, known as the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985, which is classified principally to part A of subchapter I of this chapter and chapter 19 (§2001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1901 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 914 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter VII: LOW RENT HOUSING PROJECTS AND ELIMINATION OF SUB-STANDARD HOUSING / Section 914: Issuance of bonds and obligations
Issuance of bonds and obligations
Status: in_force

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.

(June 25, 1938, ch. 703, §4, 52 Stat. 1203.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1405y (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1405y: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649, 650, 654, 657
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649, 650, 654, 657
Status: repealed

Section, acts June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §26, 49 Stat. 1813; Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 430, 53 Stat. 1203; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §28, 62 Stat. 991; Feb. 10, 1954, ch. 6, §3(a), 68 Stat. 12, related to appointment of a judge of district court, a special judge, district attorney, and court officers.
48 U.S.C. § 1423f (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 1423f: Qualifications of members
Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

No person shall sit in the legislature who is not a citizen of the United States, who has not attained the age of twenty-five years and who has not been domiciled in Guam for at least five years immediately preceding the sitting of the legislature in which he seeks to qualify as a member, or who has been convicted of a felony or of a crime involving moral turpitude and has not received a pardon restoring his civil rights.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §16, 64 Stat. 388.)
48 U.S.C. § 870 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter IV: THE JUDICIARY / Section 870: Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §39, 62 Stat. 992
Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §39, 62 Stat. 992
Status: repealed

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.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Sept. 1, 1948, see section 38 of act June 25, 1948, set out as an Effective Date note preceding section 1 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
48 U.S.C. § 1141 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1141: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1141 to 1156 were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence.

Section 1141, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §76, 32 Stat. 710, related to establishment of a mint at Manila.

Section 1142, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §1, 32 Stat. 952, related to establishment of gold peso as unit of value.

Section 1143, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §§2, 3, 32 Stat. 953, related to coinage of silver pesos.

Section 1144, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §77, 32 Stat. 710; Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §4, 32 Stat. 953, related to coinage of subsidiary silver coins.

Section 1145, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §5, 32 Stat. 953, related to limitations on subsidiary coins as legal tender.

Section 1146, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §79, 32 Stat. 710, related to coinage of minor coins.

Section 1147, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §82, 32 Stat. 711; Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §11, 32 Stat. 954, related to devices and inscriptions on coins.

Section 1148, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §81, 32 Stat. 710; Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §10, 32 Stat. 954, related to place of coinage.

Section 1149, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §5, 32 Stat. 953, related to purchase of silver bullion and recoinage.

Section 1150, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §80, 32 Stat. 710; Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §9, 32 Stat. 954, related to purchase of metal.

Section 1151, acts Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §6, 32 Stat. 953; July 21, 1921, ch. 51, 42 Stat. 146, related to gold and silver peso parity.

Section 1152, act June 23, 1906, ch. 3521, §1, 34 Stat. 453, related to change in weight and fineness of silver coins.

Section 1153, acts Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §8, 32 Stat. 954; Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, §10, 33 Stat. 697; June 23, 1906, ch. 3521, §2, 34 Stat. 453, related to redemption of silver certificates.

Section 1154, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §12, 32 Stat. 954, related to drawings, designs, and plates.

Section 1155, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §7, 32 Stat. 954, related to previously used silver coins as legal tender.

Section 1156, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §83, 32 Stat. 711, related to redemption and reissue of defective coins.
48 U.S.C. § 1753 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 16: DELEGATES TO CONGRESS / Subchapter III: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS DELEGATE / Section 1753: Qualifications for office of Delegate
Qualifications for office of Delegate
Status: in_force

To be eligible for the office of Delegate a candidate shall—

(1) be at least 25 years of age on the date of the election;

(2) have been a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years prior to the date of the election;

(3) be a resident and domiciliary of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for at least 7 years prior to the date of the election;

(4) be qualified to vote in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on the date of the election; and

(5) not be, on the date of the election, a candidate for any other office.

(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, §713, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 868.)
48 U.S.C. § 1323k (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1323k: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 89, §4, 47 Stat. 813, related to repeal of prior postal laws and was omitted as not of general application, and as covered by the Canal Zone Code. The Canal Zone Code was subsequently redesignated the Panama Canal Code by Pub. L. 96–70, §3303(b), and repealed by Pub. L. 104–201, §3549.
48 U.S.C. § 1314f (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1314f: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1314f to 1315a were omitted as not of general application, and as covered by the Canal Zone Code. The Canal Zone Code was subsequently redesignated the Panama Canal Code by Pub. L. 96–70, §3303(b), and repealed by Pub. L. 104–201, §3549.

Section 1314f, act Oct. 1, 1942, ch. 574, 56 Stat. 763, related to prohibition of production, possession, and disposition of marihuana.

Section 1314g, act Oct. 1, 1942, ch. 574, 56 Stat. 763, related to defining terms for purposes of act Oct. 1, 1942.

Section 1314h, acts Oct. 1, 1942, ch. 574, 56 Stat. 763; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to licenses for certain marihuana uses.

Section 1314i, act Oct. 1, 1942, ch. 574, 56 Stat. 763, related to violations, punishment, and confiscation.

Section 1315, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, §5, 37 Stat. 562; June 15, 1914, ch. 106, §1, 2, 38 Stat. 385, 386; Aug. 24, 1937, ch. 752, 50 Stat. 750; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §11, 64 Stat. 1042, related to tolls generally.

Section 1315a, act Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §12, 64 Stat. 1042, related to bases of tolls.
48 U.S.C. § 2197 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter IV: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS / Section 2197: Report
Report
Status: in_force

Not later than 18 months after June 30, 2016, the Comptroller General shall submit a report to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate describing—

(1) the conditions which led to the level of debt, which should be analyzed, per capita and based upon overall economic activity;

(2) how actions of the territorial government improved or impaired the territory's financial conditions; and

(3) recommendations on non-fiscal actions, or policies that would not imperil America's homeland and national security, that could be taken by Congress or the Administration to avert future indebtedness of territories, while respecting sovereignty and constitutional parameters.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title IV, §410, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 594.)
48 U.S.C. § 1423c (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 1423c: Privileges of members
Privileges of members
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the legislature shall, in all cases except treason, felony, or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the legislature and in going to and returning from the same.

(b) No member of the legislature shall be held to answer before any tribunal other than the legislature itself for any speech or debate in the legislature.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §13, 64 Stat. 388.)
48 U.S.C. § 1706 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 15: CONVEYANCE OF SUBMERGED LANDS TO TERRITORIES / Section 1706: Reserved rights
Reserved rights
Status: reserved

(a) Establishment of naval defense sea areas and airspace reservations

Nothing in this Act shall affect the right of the President to establish naval defensive sea areas and naval airspace reservations around and over the islands of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands when deemed necessary for national defense.

(b) Navigation; flood control; power production

Nothing in this Act shall affect the use, development, improvement, or control by or under the constitutional authority of the United States of the lands transferred by section 1705 of this title, and the navigable waters overlying such lands, for the purposes of navigation or flood control or the production of power, or be construed as the release or relinquishment of any rights of the United States arising under the constitutional authority of Congress to regulate or improve navigation, or to provide for flood control or the production of power.

(c) Navigational servitude and powers of regulation for purposes of commerce, navigation, national defense, and international affairs

The United States retains all of its navigational servitude and rights in and powers of regulation and control of the lands conveyed by section 1705 of this title, and the navigable waters overlying such lands, for the constitutional purposes of commerce, navigation, national defense, and international affairs, all of which shall be paramount to, but shall not be deemed to include, proprietary rights of ownership, or the rights of management, administration, leasing, use, and development of the lands and natural resources which are specifically conveyed to the government of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, or American Samoa, as the case may be, by section 1705 of this title.

(d) Status of lands beyond the three-mile limit

Nothing in this Act shall affect the status of lands beyond the three-mile limit described in section 1705 of this title.

(Pub. L. 93–435, §2, Oct. 5, 1974, 88 Stat. 1211; Pub. L. 113–34, §1(a), Sept. 18, 2013, 127 Stat. 518.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b), and (d), is Pub. L. 93–435, Oct. 5, 1974, 88 Stat. 1210, which enacted sections 1705 to 1708 of this title, amended section 1545 of this title, and repealed sections 1701 to 1703 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Amendments

2013—Subsecs. (a), (c). Pub. L. 113–34 inserted "the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands," after "Guam,".
48 U.S.C. § 1755 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 16: DELEGATES TO CONGRESS / Subchapter III: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS DELEGATE / Section 1755: Compensation, privileges, and immunities
Compensation, privileges, and immunities
Status: in_force

Until the Rules of the House of Representatives are amended to provide otherwise, the Delegate from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall receive the same compensation, allowances, and benefits as a Member of the House of Representatives, and shall be entitled to whatever privileges and immunities are, or hereinafter may be, granted to any other nonvoting Delegate to the House of Representatives.

(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, §715, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 869.)
48 U.S.C. § 1391 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1391: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 643
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 643
Status: repealed

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 U.S.C. § 1665 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 13: EASTERN SAMOA / Section 1665: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Oct. 5, 1992, Pub. L. 102–381, title I, 106 Stat. 1392, which authorized Territorial and local governments of American Samoa to make purchases through General Services Administration, was from the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993, and was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts. See section 1469e of this title. Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Nov. 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–154, title I, 105 Stat. 1007.

Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101–512, title I, 104 Stat. 1932.

Oct. 23, 1989, Pub. L. 101–121, title I, 103 Stat. 716.

Sept. 27, 1988, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, 102 Stat. 1797.

Dec. 22, 1987, Pub. L. 100–202, §101(g) [title I], 101 Stat. 1329–213, 1329–231.

Oct. 18, 1986, Pub. L. 99–500, §101(h) [title I], 100 Stat. 1783–242, 1783–258, and Oct. 30, 1986, Pub. L. 99–591, §101(h) [title I], 100 Stat. 3341–242, 3341–258.

Dec. 19, 1985, Pub. L. 99–190, §101(d) [title I], 99 Stat. 1224, 1238.

Oct. 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–473, title I, §101(c) [title I], 98 Stat. 1837, 1851.

Nov. 4, 1983, Pub. L. 98–146, title I, 97 Stat. 931.

Dec. 30, 1982, Pub. L. 97–394, title I, 96 Stat. 1979.

Dec. 23, 1981, Pub. L. 97–100, title I, 95 Stat. 1401.

Dec. 12, 1980, Pub. L. 96–514, title I, 94 Stat. 2969.

Nov. 27, 1979, Pub. L. 96–126, title I, 93 Stat. 965.

Oct. 17, 1978, Pub. L. 95–465, title I, 92 Stat. 1289.

July 26, 1977, Pub. L. 95–74, title I, 91 Stat. 295.

July 31, 1976, Pub. L. 94–373, title I, 90 Stat. 1052.

Dec. 23, 1975, Pub. L. 94–165, title I, 89 Stat. 987.

Aug. 31, 1974, Pub. L. 93–404, title I, 88 Stat. 812.

Oct. 4, 1973, Pub. L. 93–120, title I, 87 Stat. 433.

Aug. 10, 1972, Pub. L. 92–369, title I, 86 Stat. 512.

Aug. 10, 1971, Pub. L. 92–76, title I, 85 Stat. 233.

July 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91–361, title I, 84 Stat. 673.

Oct. 29, 1969, Pub. L. 91–98, title I, 83 Stat. 151.

July 26, 1968, Pub. L. 90–425, title I, 82 Stat. 430.

June 24, 1967, Pub. L. 90–28, title I, 81 Stat. 63.

May 31, 1966, Pub. L. 89–435, title I, 80 Stat. 174.

June 28, 1965, Pub. L. 89–52, title I, 79 Stat. 179.

July 7, 1964, Pub. L. 88–356, title I, 78 Stat. 278.

July 26, 1963, Pub. L. 88–79, title I, 77 Stat. 102.

Aug. 9, 1962, Pub. L. 87–578, title I, 76 Stat. 339.

Aug. 3, 1961, Pub. L. 87–122, title I, 75 Stat. 250.

May 13, 1960, Pub. L. 86–455, title I, 74 Stat. 112.

June 23, 1959, Pub. L. 86–60, title I, 73 Stat. 101.

June 4, 1958, Pub. L. 85–439, title I, 72 Stat. 163.

July 1, 1957, Pub. L. 85–77, title I, 71 Stat. 265.

June 13, 1956, ch. 380, title I, 70 Stat. 265.

June 16, 1955, ch. 147, title I, 69 Stat. 149.

July 1, 1954, ch. 446, title I, 68 Stat. 372.

July 31, 1953, ch. 298, title I, 67 Stat. 273.

July 9, 1952, ch. 597, title I, 66 Stat. 457.

Aug. 31, 1951, ch. 375, title I, 65 Stat. 263.
48 U.S.C. § 1826 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 17: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS / Subchapter II: JUDICIAL MATTERS / Section 1826: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 95–157, §6, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1267.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 1694e of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

For effective date of this section, see section 1825 of this title and Effective Date of Constitution note thereunder.
48 U.S.C. § 1405h (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1405h: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649
Status: repealed

Section 1405h, act June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §9, 49 Stat. 1809, related to eligibility for membership in municipal councils.

Section 1405i, act June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §10, 49 Stat. 1809, related to compensation and travel expenses of municipal council members.