48 U.S.C. § 1503 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 11: ALIEN OWNERS OF LAND / Section 1503: Acquisition by inheritance, in collection of debts, etc.
Acquisition by inheritance, in collection of debts, etc.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not prevent aliens from acquiring lands or any interests therein by inheritance or in the ordinary course of justice in the collection of debts, nor from acquiring liens on real estate or any interest therein, nor from lending money and securing the same upon real estate or any interest therein; nor from enforcing any such lien, nor from acquiring and holding title to such real estate, or any interest therein, upon which a lien may have heretofore or may hereafter be fixed, or upon which a loan of money may have been heretofore or hereafter may be made and secured. All lands so acquired shall be sold within ten years after title shall be perfected in him under said sale or the same shall escheat to the United States and be forfeited as provided in sections 1504 to 1507 of this title.

(Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 340, §3, 24 Stat. 477; Mar. 2, 1897, ch. 363, 29 Stat. 618.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 73 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.
48 U.S.C. § 872 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter IV: THE JUDICIARY / Section 872: Habeas corpus; mandamus; suit to restrain assessment or collection of taxes
Habeas corpus; mandamus; suit to restrain assessment or collection of taxes
Status: in_force

The supreme and district courts of Puerto Rico and the respective judges thereof may grant writs of habeas corpus in all cases in which the same are grantable by the judges of the district courts of the United States, and the district courts may grant writs of mandamus in all proper cases.

No suit for the purpose of restraining the assessment or collection of any tax imposed by the laws of Puerto Rico shall be maintained in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §48, 39 Stat. 967; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §7, 44 Stat. 1421; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

Editorial Notes

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".

Amendments

1927—Act Mar. 4, 1927, added second paragraph.

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. § 2170 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter III: ADJUSTMENTS OF DEBTS / Section 2170: Applicable rules of procedure
Applicable rules of procedure
Status: in_force

The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure shall apply to a case under this subchapter and to all civil proceedings arising in or related to cases under this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title III, §310, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 583.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, referred to in text, are set out in the Appendix to Title 11, Bankruptcy.
48 U.S.C. § 1504 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 11: ALIEN OWNERS OF LAND / Section 1504: Conveyance of lands in Territories by aliens before escheat proceedings
Conveyance of lands in Territories by aliens before escheat proceedings
Status: in_force

Any alien who shall hold lands in any of the Territories of the United States in contravention of the provisions of this chapter may nevertheless convey his title thereto at any time before the institution of escheat proceedings as hereinafter provided. If any such conveyance shall be made by such alien, either to an alien or to a citizen of the United States, in trust and for the purpose and with the intention of evading the provisions of this chapter, such conveyance shall be null and void, and any such lands so conveyed shall be forfeited and escheat to the United States.

(Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 340, §4, 24 Stat. 477; Mar. 2, 1897, ch. 363, 29 Stat. 618.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 74 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.
48 U.S.C. § 1406f (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1406f: Judicial process; title of criminal prosecutions
Judicial process; title of criminal prosecutions
Status: in_force

All judicial process shall run in the name of "United States of America, scilicet, the President of the United States", and all penal or criminal prosecutions in the local courts shall be conducted in the name of and by authority of "the People of the Virgin Islands of the United States."

(June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §37, 49 Stat. 1817.)
48 U.S.C. § 641 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 641: Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §§8, 39, 62 Stat. 986, 992
Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §§8, 39, 62 Stat. 986, 992
Status: repealed

Section 641, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §86(a), (d), 31 Stat. 158; Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 269, §1, 35 Stat. 838; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, §313, 42 Stat. 119; Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 220, 43 Stat. 890; Dec. 13, 1926, ch. 6, §1, 44 Stat. 919; July 31, 1946, ch. 704, §1, 60 Stat. 716, related to district court, sessions, powers, terms. See section 81 et seq. of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Section 642, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §86(c), 31 Stat. 158; Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 269, §1, 35 Stat. 838; Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, §291, 36 Stat. 167; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, §313, 42 Stat. 119; Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 220, 43 Stat. 890, related to jurisdiction of district court and authority of officers. See sections 81 et seq., 451 et seq., 501 et seq., 531 et seq., and 1331 et seq. of Title 28.

Section 642a, acts Aug. 13, 1940, ch. 662, 54 Stat. 784; Apr. 29, 1948, ch. 241, §1, 62 Stat. 204, related to jurisdiction of cases arising on Midway, Wake, Johnston, etc., Islands. See section 91 of Title 28.

Section 643, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §86, 31 Stat. 158; Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 269, §1, 35 Stat. 838; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, §313, 42 Stat. 119; Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 220, 43 Stat. 890, related to appointment and term of office of judges, district attorney, and marshal. See sections 133, 134, 501, 504, and 541 of Title 28.

Section 644, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §86, 31 Stat. 158; Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 269, §1, 35 Stat. 838; Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 161, §1, 41 Stat. 1412; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, §313, 42 Stat. 119; June 1, 1922, ch. 204, title II, 42 Stat. 614, 616; Jan. 3, 1923, ch. 21, title II, 42 Stat. 1084; Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 220, 43 Stat. 890, related to appointment and salaries of clerks, deputy clerks and reporters. See sections 604, 751, and 753 of Title 28.
48 U.S.C. § 2216 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter V: PUERTO RICO INFRASTRUCTURE REVITALIZATION / Section 2216: Judicial review
Judicial review
Status: in_force

(a) Deadline for filing of a claim

A claim arising under this subchapter must be brought no later than 30 days after the date of the decision or action giving rise to the claim.

(b) Expedited consideration

The District Court for the District of Puerto Rico shall set any action brought under this subchapter for expedited consideration, taking into account the interest of enhancing Puerto Rico's infrastructure for electricity, water and sewer services, roads and bridges, ports, and solid waste management to achieve compliance with local and Federal environmental laws, regulations, and policies while ensuring the continuity of adequate services to the people of Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico's sustainable economic development.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title V, §506, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 602.)
48 U.S.C. § 1408a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter IV: PUBLIC HOUSING / Section 1408a: Issuance of notes, bonds, and obligations
Issuance of notes, bonds, and obligations
Status: in_force

The legislative assembly may authorize such authority, any provision of the Virgin Islands Organic Act [48 U.S.C. 1405 et seq.] or any other Act of Congress to the contrary notwithstanding, to borrow money and to issue notes, bonds, and other obligations of such character and maturity, with such security, and in such manner as the legislative assembly may provide. Such notes, bonds, and other obligations shall not be a debt of the United States, or of the Virgin Islands or of any municipality or subdivision thereof, other than such authority, nor constitute "bonds and other obligations" within the meaning of sections 1403 to 1403b of this title, or a debt, indebtedness, or the borrowing of money within the meaning of any limitation or restriction on the issuance of notes, bonds, or other obligations contained in any laws of the United States applicable to the Virgin Islands or to any municipal corporation or other political subdivision or agency thereof.

(July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title III, §302, 64 Stat. 346.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Virgin Islands Organic Act, referred to in text, probably means the Organic Act of the Virgin Islands of the United States, act June 22, 1936, ch. 699, 49 Stat. 1807, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§1405 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1406m of this title and Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 539 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 539: 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, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §92, 31 Stat. 159; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, §8, 36 Stat. 448; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, §314, 42 Stat. 120, authorized governor to employ a private secretary at an annual salary of $3,000.
48 U.S.C. § 1406g (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1406g: 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, §34, 49 Stat. 1815, related to bill of rights of Virgin Islands.
48 U.S.C. § 132 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 132: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 8, 1966, 80 Stat. 640
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 8, 1966, 80 Stat. 640
Status: repealed

Section 132, act May 7, 1906, ch. 2083, §2, 34 Stat. 170, prescribed term of office of Delegate to Congress.

Section 134, act May 7, 1906, ch. 2083, §2, 34 Stat. 170, specified salary and allowances of Delegate.
48 U.S.C. § 1406l (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1406l: Effective date
Effective date
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall take effect June 22, 1936, but until its provisions shall severally become operative as herein provided, the corresponding legislative, executive, and judicial functions of the existing government shall continue to be exercised as now provided by law or ordinance, and the present incumbents of all offices under the Government of the Virgin Islands shall continue in office until their successors are appointed and have qualified unless sooner removed by competent authority.

(June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §40, 49 Stat. 1817.)
48 U.S.C. § 861 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter IV: THE JUDICIARY / Section 861: 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, §40, 39 Stat. 965; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, vested judicial power in courts established and in operation on Mar. 2, 1917, provided for appointment of chief justice and associate justices of the supreme court by President with advice and consent of United States Senate, and authorized Puerto Rican legislature to organize, modify or rearrange the courts and their jurisdiction and procedure, except United States District Court.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective July 25, 1952, see note set out under section 732 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1957 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter II: PALAU / Section 1957: Federal programs coordination personnel
Federal programs coordination personnel
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior shall station at least one professional staff person in each of the Offices of the United States Representatives in the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands to provide Federal program coordination and technical assistance to such governments as authorized under Public Laws 99–239 [48 U.S.C. 1901 et seq., 2001 et seq.] and 99–658 [48 U.S.C. 1931 et seq.]. In meeting the purposes of this section the Secretary shall select qualified persons following consultations with the Interagency Group on Freely Associated State Affairs.

(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, §108, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1872.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

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.

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.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1491 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1491: License, permit, etc., for transportation for storage or storage of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste; prerequisites; applicability; "territory or possession" defined
License, permit, etc., for transportation for storage or storage of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste; prerequisites; applicability; "territory or possession" defined
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to the granting of any license, permit, or other authorization or permission by any agency or instrumentality of the United States to any person for the transportation of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste for interim, long-term, or permanent storage to or for the storage of such fuel or waste on any territory or possession of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit to the Congress a detailed report on the proposed transportation or storage plan, and no such license, permit, or other authorization or permission may be granted nor may any such transportation or storage occur unless the proposed transportation or storage plan has been specifically authorized by Act of Congress: Provided, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to the cleanup and rehabilitation of Bikini and Enewetak Atolls.

(b) For the purpose of this section the words "territory or possession" include the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and any area not within the boundaries of the several States over which the United States claims or exercises sovereignty.

(Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, §605, 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. § 1409m (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter VI: AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM / Section 1409m: Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(f), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(f), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Status: repealed

Section 1409m, act Oct. 29, 1951, ch. 603, §1, 65 Stat. 661, related to establishment and maintenance of an agricultural research and extension service program.

Section 1409n, act Oct. 29, 1951, ch. 603, §2, 65 Stat. 662, related to transfer of functions, property, etc., of the agricultural experiment stations in Virgin Islands from Secretary of the Interior to Secretary of Agriculture.

Section 1409o, act Oct. 29, 1951, ch. 603, §3, 65 Stat. 662, related to authorization of appropriations and use of funds.
48 U.S.C. § 915 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter VII: LOW RENT HOUSING PROJECTS AND ELIMINATION OF SUB-STANDARD HOUSING / Section 915: Bonds as public debt
Bonds as public debt
Status: in_force

Such bonds shall not be a debt of Puerto Rico or any municipality, and shall not constitute a public indebtedness within the meaning of section 3 of the Act of Congress approved March 2, 1917, entitled "An Act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes", as amended.

(June 25, 1938, ch. 703, §5, 52 Stat. 1203.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 3 of the Act of Congress approved March 2, 1917, referred to in text, is section 3 of act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 39 Stat. 953. The provisions of section 3 of the Act limiting the public indebtedness of Puerto Rico and of certain municipalities thereof were contained in section 745 of this title, prior to the amendment made to that section by Pub. L. 87–121, §1, Aug. 3, 1961, 75 Stat. 245, which struck out those provisions. See 1961 Amendment note under section 745 of this title.

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1402 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1402: Extension of industrial alcohol and internal revenue laws to Virgin Islands
Extension of industrial alcohol and internal revenue laws to Virgin Islands
Status: in_force

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

(June 26, 1936, ch. 830, title III, §329(c), 49 Stat. 1957.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Prohibition Act, as amended, referred to in text, is act Oct. 28, 1919, ch. 85, 41 Stat. 305. Title III of such Act was classified principally to chapter 3 (§71 et seq.) of Title 27, Intoxicating Liquors, and was omitted from the Code in view of the incorporation of such provisions in the Internal Revenue Code of 1939, and subsequently into the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Codification

Provisions similar to those comprising this section relating to Puerto Rico are classified to section 734a of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 4 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 1: BUREAU OF INSULAR AFFAIRS / Section 4: Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
Status: repealed

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

Section 5, act Mar. 23, 1910, ch. 115, 36 Stat. 248, authorized Secretary of War to detail one additional Army officer as assistant to Chief of Bureau of Insular Affairs under same provisions in regard to vacancies and return as provided in section 4 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1251 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1251: Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, §403(a)(38), 66 Stat. 280
Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, §403(a)(38), 66 Stat. 280
Status: repealed

Section 1251, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, §1, 49 Stat. 478; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, §1, 53 Stat. 1133; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, §1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to return of native Filipinos residing in the United States to the Philippines.

Section 1252, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, §2, 49 Stat. 478; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, §2, 53 Stat. 1133; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, §1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to contracts for transportation.

Section 1253, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, §3, 49 Stat. 478; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, §3, 53 Stat. 1133; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, §1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to rules and regulations.

Section 1254, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, §4, 49 Stat. 479; July 27, 1939, ch. 330, §4, 53 Stat. 1134, related to returning to the United States.

Section 1255, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, §5, 49 Stat. 479; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, §5, 53 Stat. 1134; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, §1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to authorization of appropriations.

Section 1256, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, §6, 49 Stat. 479; June 4, 1936, ch. 497, 49 Stat. 1462; May 14, 1937, ch. 184, 50 Stat. 165; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, §6, 53 Stat. 1134; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, §1, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, related to a time limit for applications.

Section 1257, acts July 10, 1935, ch. 376, §7, 49 Stat. 479; July 27, 1939, ch. 390, §7, 53 Stat. 1134, related to deportation.
48 U.S.C. § 240 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 240: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 637
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 637
Status: repealed

Section, acts June 4, 1897, ch. 2, §1, 30 Stat. 29; June 23, 1913, ch. 3, 38 Stat. 63, authorized appointment of an agent and assistant agent for protection of salmon fisheries.
48 U.S.C. § 1425c (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter V: PUBLIC HOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL / Section 1425c: Authorization of loans, conveyances, etc.
Authorization of loans, conveyances, etc.
Status: in_force

The Legislature of Guam may by law assist such authority by furnishing, or authorizing the furnishing of, cash donations, loans, conveyances of real and personal property, facilities, and services, and otherwise, and may by law take other action in aid of urban renewal or housing or related activities.

(Pub. L. 88–171, §3, Nov. 4, 1963, 77 Stat. 304.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 540 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 540: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §75, 31 Stat. 155, which prescribed powers and duties of superintendent of public works, was omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.
48 U.S.C. § 741 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 741: Export duties, taxes, etc.; bonds to anticipate revenues
Export duties, taxes, etc.; bonds to anticipate revenues
Status: in_force

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

(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. 843.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of first part of section 3 of act Mar. 2, 1917, down to the proviso clause. The remainder of section 3 is classified to sections 741a and 745 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

1937—Act Aug. 26, 1937, reenacted section without substantive change.

1927—Act Mar. 4, 1927, inserted imposition of income taxes.

1921—Act Feb. 3, 1921, reenacted section without change.
48 U.S.C. § 2200 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter IV: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS / Section 2200: Determination on debt
Determination on debt
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to restrict—

(1) the ability of the Puerto Rico Commission for the Comprehensive Audit of the Public Credit to file its reports; or

(2) the review and consideration of the Puerto Rico Commission's findings by Puerto Rico's government or an Oversight Board for Puerto Rico established under section 2121 of this title.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title IV, §413, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 596.)

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. § 1408b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter IV: PUBLIC HOUSING / Section 1408b: Authorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by government and municipalities
Authorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by government and municipalities
Status: in_force

The government of the Virgin Islands, through its legislative assembly, may assist such authority with cash donations, loans, conveyances of real and personal property, facilities, and services, and otherwise, and may authorize municipalities and other subdivisions to make cash donations, loans, conveyances of real and personal property to such authority, and to take other action, including but not limited to, the making available or the furnishing of facilities and services, in aid of slum clearance, urban redevelopment, urban renewal, or low-rent housing projects.

(July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title III, §303, 64 Stat. 347; Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title I, §107(5), 69 Stat. 638.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1955—Act Aug. 11, 1955, included urban renewal projects.
48 U.S.C. § 321 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 321: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, §2, 33 Stat. 616; May 14, 1906, ch. 2458, §2, 34 Stat. 192, which related to establishment of Board of Road Commissioners and its composition, was omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.
48 U.S.C. § 351 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 351: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 351, act Mar. 3, 1889, ch. 424, §1, 30 Stat. 1098, which extended to Territory the system of public land surveys, was transferred to section 751a of Title 43, Public Lands.

Section 352, acts Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2537, §4, 34 Stat. 1232; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1144; Oct. 9, 1942, ch. 584, §2, 56 Stat. 779, which provided for making of land surveys in Nome and Fairbanks districts, was transferred to section 751b of Title 43.
48 U.S.C. § 2215 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter V: PUERTO RICO INFRASTRUCTURE REVITALIZATION / Section 2215: Federal agency requirements
Federal agency requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Points of Contact

At the request of the Revitalization Coordinator and within 30 days of receiving such a request, each Federal agency with jurisdiction over the permitting, or administrative or environmental review of private or public projects in Puerto Rico, shall name a Point of Contact who will serve as that agency's liaison with the Revitalization Coordinator.

(b) Federal grants and loans

For each Critical Project with a pending or potential Federal grant, loan, or loan guarantee application, the Revitalization Coordinator and the relevant Point of Contact shall cooperate with each other to ensure expeditious review of such application.

(c) Expedited reviews and actions of Federal agencies

All reviews conducted and actions taken by any Federal agency relating to a Critical Project shall be expedited in a manner consistent with completion of the necessary reviews and approvals by the deadlines under the Expedited Permitting Process, but in no way shall the deadlines established through the Expedited Permitting Process be binding on any Federal agency.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title V, §505, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 602.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of section 505 of Pub. L. 114–187. Subsec. (d) of section 505 of Pub. L. 114–187 amended section 1492a of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1469b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1469b: Auditing of transactions of territorial and local governments
Auditing of transactions of territorial and local governments
Status: in_force

All financial transactions of the territorial and local governments herein provided for, including such transactions of all agencies or instrumentalities established or used by such governments, may be audited by the Government Accountability Office, at its discretion, in accordance with chapter 35 of title 31.

(Pub. L. 118–42, div. E, title I, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 238.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Herein provided for, referred to in text, means provided for in the appropriation act cited as the credit to this section.

Codification

Section is from the appropriation act cited as the credit to this section.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriations acts:

Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4778.

Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 367.

Pub. L. 116–260, div. G, title I, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1497.

Pub. L. 116–94, div. D, title I, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2704.

Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title I, Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 223.

Pub. L. 115–141, div. G, title I, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 651.

Pub. L. 115–31, div. G, title I, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 452.

Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title I, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2542.

Pub. L. 113–235, div. F, title I, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2412.

Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 304.

Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title I, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1001.

Pub. L. 111–88, div. A, title I, Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2920.

Pub. L. 111–8, div. E, title I, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 717.

Pub. L. 110–161, div. F, title I, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2114.

Pub. L. 109–54, title I, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 517.

Pub. L. 108–447, div. E, title I, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3059.

Pub. L. 108–108, title I, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1260; Pub. L. 108–271, §8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814.

Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title I, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 234.

Pub. L. 107–63, title I, Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 433.

Pub. L. 106–291, title I, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 938.

Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(3) [title I], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–151.

Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(e) [title I], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–249.

Pub. L. 105–83, title I, Nov. 14, 1997, 111 Stat. 1558.

Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, §101(d) [title I], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–181, 3009–196.

Pub. L. 104–134, title I, §101(c) [title I], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–156, 1321–173; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, §1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327.

Pub. L. 103–332, title I, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2515.

Pub. L. 103–138, title I, Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1394.

Pub. L. 102–381, title I, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1392.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pub. L. 95–465, title I, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1289.
48 U.S.C. § 1428 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter VI: GUAM DEVELOPMENT FUND / Section 1428: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of promoting economic development in the territory of Guam, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to be paid to the government of Guam for the purposes of this subchapter the sum of $5,000,000.

(b) In addition to the appropriations authorized in subsection (a), $1,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to be paid to the government of Guam annually for five fiscal years commencing in fiscal year 1978 to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 90–601, §2, Oct. 17, 1968, 82 Stat. 1172; Pub. L. 95–134, title II, §202, Oct. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 1161.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

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

Amendments

1977—Pub. L. 95–134 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
48 U.S.C. § 461 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 461: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 461, acts May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §10, 30 Stat. 413; Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 323, 44 Stat. 1364; May 26, 1934, ch. 357, 48 Stat. 809; Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–725, §3, 72 Stat. 730, which related to rights to purchase for trade or manufacture lands in the Territories, prescribed the price and limit of acreage, and limited the amount of land permitted to be purchased, was transferred to section 687a of Title 43, Public Lands, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 461a, act Apr. 29, 1950, ch. 137, §5, 64 Stat. 95, which required the filing of notices of claim for the purchase of land under section 461 of this title, was transferred to section 687a–1 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 462, acts May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §10, 30 Stat. 413; Aug. 3, 1955, ch. 496, §2, 69 Stat. 444, which prohibited entry on lands on navigable waters, was transferred to section 687a–2 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 463, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §10, 30 Stat. 413, which related to several claimants of same tract, was transferred to section 687a–3 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 464, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §10, 30 Stat. 413, which reserved landing places along water front for natives, was transferred to section 687a–4 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792.

Section 465, act May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §10, 30 Stat. 413, which excepted certain islands from the operation of sections 411 to 419, 421, 423, and 461 to 464 of this title, was transferred to section 687a–5 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 466, acts Mar. 3, 1891, ch. 561, §13, 26 Stat. 1100; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1144, which related to surveys for the purchase of land under sections 461 to 466 of this title, was transferred to section 687a–6 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.
48 U.S.C. § 1381 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1381: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 1381, act July 2, 1940, ch. 516, §1, 54 Stat. 724, related to setting aside Barro Colorado Island in Gatun Lake for scientific observation, and was transferred to section 79 of Title 20, Education.

Section 1382, act July 2, 1940, ch. 516, §2, 54 Stat. 724; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §801, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7877, 60 Stat. 1101, related to preservation of natural features of area, and was transferred to section 79a of Title 20.
48 U.S.C. § 1576 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter III: LEGISLATIVE BRANCH / Section 1576: General elections; time; transfer of Council functions, property, etc.
General elections; time; transfer of Council functions, property, etc.
Status: in_force

The next general election in the Virgin Islands shall be held on November 2, 1954. At such time there shall be chosen the entire membership of the legislature as herein provided. Thereafter the general elections shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, beginning with the year 1956, and every two years thereafter. The Municipal Council of Saint Thomas and Saint John, and the Municipal Council of Saint Croix, existing on July 22, 1954, shall continue to function until January 10, 1955, at which time all of the functions, property, personnel, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations and funds of the governments of the municipality of Saint Thomas and Saint John and the municipality of Saint Croix shall be transferred to the government of the Virgin Islands.

(July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §10, 68 Stat. 502.)
48 U.S.C. § 1240 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1240: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, §10, 48 Stat. 463; Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 502, §3, 53 Stat. 1230, related to recognition of Philippine independence, withdrawal of American sovereignty, and property for diplomatic purposes, and was transferred to section 1394 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
48 U.S.C. § 1426 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter V: PUBLIC HOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL / Section 1426: Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title II, §205, 68 Stat. 622
Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title II, §205, 68 Stat. 622
Status: repealed

Section, acts Apr. 23, 1949, ch. 89, §2(b), 63 Stat. 58; June 30, 1953, ch. 170, §25(b), 67 Stat. 128, related to purchase of insured mortgage loans by the Federal National Mortgage Association, with respect to property in Guam. Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1453 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1453: Repealed. Pub. L. 98-213, §16(c)-(f), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462
Repealed. Pub. L. 98-213, §16(c)-(f), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462
Status: repealed

Section 1453, R.S. §1841, related to powers, duties and term of office of governor of each Territory, in whom the executive power was vested.

Section 1453a, R.S. §1873, related to temporary definition by proclamation, by governor, of judicial districts of such Territory, and assignment of judges appointed for such Territory to several districts as well as fixing of times and places for holding courts.

Section 1454, R.S. §1843, related to appointment and term of office of Secretary appointed for each Territory, and duties in case of death, removal, resignation or absence of governor from Territory.

Section 1455, R.S. §1844, related to duties of secretary regarding recordation, preservation, and publication of all laws and proceedings of legislative assembly and governor in executive department.
48 U.S.C. § 1754 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 16: DELEGATES TO CONGRESS / Subchapter III: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS DELEGATE / Section 1754: Determination of election procedure
Determination of election procedure
Status: in_force

Acting pursuant to legislation enacted in accordance with the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands may determine the order of names on the ballot for election of Delegate, the method by which a special election to fill a permanent vacancy in the office of Delegate shall be conducted, the method by which ties between candidates for the office of Delegate shall be resolved, and all other matters of local application pertaining to the election and the office of Delegate not otherwise expressly provided for in this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, §714, 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.
48 U.S.C. § 531 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 531: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 531 to 535, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.

Section 531, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §66, 31 Stat. 153; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, §303, 42 Stat. 116, vested executive power in a governor and set out his age and residence requirements, appointment, term, and powers in general.

Section 532, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §67, 31 Stat. 153, made governor responsible for the execution of all laws and granted him other executive powers.

Section 533, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §68, 31 Stat. 153, vested in governor powers and duties of specified former officials.

Section 534, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §69, 31 Stat. 154; July 2, 1932, ch. 389, 47 Stat. 565; Aug. 21, 1958, Pub. L. 85–714, 72 Stat. 707, called for appointment of a Secretary of Hawaii and set out powers and duties of his office.

Section 535, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §70, 31 Stat. 154, called for secretary to perform duties of governor in event of governor's death, removal, resignation, or disability.
48 U.S.C. § 372 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 372: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts June 5, 1920, ch. 265, 41 Stat. 1059; Aug. 3, 1955, ch. 496, §3, 69 Stat. 444, which modified restrictions upon location of homestead sites, was omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.
48 U.S.C. § 455 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 455: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 455 to 456h, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 455, Pub. L. 85–303, §1, Sept. 7, 1957, 71 Stat. 623, related to definitions as used in sections 455 to 455e of this title.

Section 455a, Pub. L. 85–303, §2, Sept. 7, 1957, 71 Stat. 623, granted United States title to the territory of Alaska.

Section 455b, Pub. L. 85–303, §3, Sept. 7, 1957, 71 Stat. 624, related to lands subject to the Submerged Lands Act.

Section 455c, Pub. L. 85–303, §4, Sept. 7, 1957, 71 Stat. 625, related to rights retained by the United States.

Section 455d, Pub. L. 85–303, §5, Sept. 7, 1957, 71 Stat. 625, provided that prior claims be unaffected by sections 455 to 455e of this title.

Section 455e, Pub. L. 85–303, §6, Sept. 7, 1957, 71 Stat. 625, provided for a survey of community boundaries and establishment of pierhead lines.

Section 456, Pub. L. 85–505, §1, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 322, related to definitions as used in sections 456 to 456h of this title.

Section 456a, Pub. L. 85–505, §2, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 323, related to lease of oil and gas deposits in lands beneath nontidal navigable waters.

Section 456b, Pub. L. 85–505, §3, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 323, related to deposits of receipts and use of moneys.

Section 456c, Pub. L. 85–505, §4, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 323, related to determination of nontidal navigable water.

Section 456d, Pub. L. 85–505, §5, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 323, related to rights to take natural resources from waters and to navigational servitudes.

Section 456e, Pub. L. 85–505, §6, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 323, granted preference rights.

Section 456f, Pub. L. 85–505, §7, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 324, declared the effect on transferred lands.

Section 456g, Pub. L. 85–505, §9, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 324, related to venue of proceedings affecting leases.

Section 456h, Pub. L. 85–505, §11, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 325, related to promulgation of rules and regulations.
48 U.S.C. § 748 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 748: Conveyance by President to people of lands, buildings, etc.
Conveyance by President to people of lands, buildings, etc.
Status: in_force

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

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §7, 39 Stat. 954; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of proviso clause of section 7 of act Mar. 2, 1917. The text preceding the proviso clause of section 7 is classified to section 747 of this title.

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.

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

For delegation to Secretary of the Interior of authority vested in President by this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 10250, eff. June 5, 1951, 16 F.R. 5385, set out under section 301 of Title 3, The President.
48 U.S.C. § 1422a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter II: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH / Section 1422a: Removal of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or member of legislature; referendum election
Removal of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or member of legislature; referendum election
Status: in_force

(a) The people of Guam shall have the right of initiative and referendum, to be exercised under conditions and procedures specified in the laws of Guam.

(b) Any Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or member of the legislature of Guam may be removed from office by a referendum election in which at least two-thirds of the number of persons voting for such official in the last preceding general election at which such official was elected vote in favor of recall and in which those so voting constitute a majority of all those participating in such referendum election. The referendum election shall be initiated by the legislature of Guam following (a) a two-thirds vote of the members of the legislature in favor of a referendum, or (b) petition for such a referendum to the legislature by registered voters equal in number to at least 50 per centum of the whole number of votes cast at the last general election at which such official was elected preceding the filing of the petition.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §7, 64 Stat. 387; Pub. L. 90–497, §2, Sept. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 844; Pub. L. 97–357, title I, §101, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1705.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1982—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–357 added subsec. (a).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–357 redesignated existing provisions as subsec. (b) and inserted provisions relating to the removal of a Lieutenant Governor or member of the legislature of Guam.

1968—Pub. L. 90–497 substituted provisions for the removal of the Governor of Guam through a referendum election for provisions for the appointment, tenure, powers, and duties of the Secretary of Guam.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1968 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 90–497 necessary to authorize the holding of an election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor on Nov. 3, 1970, effective Jan. 1, 1970, and all other amendments unless otherwise provided effective Jan. 4, 1971, see section 13 of Pub. L. 90–497, set out as a note under section 1422 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1371 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1371: Repealed. July 21, 1949, ch. 356, §1(b), 63 Stat. 475
Repealed. July 21, 1949, ch. 356, §1(b), 63 Stat. 475
Status: repealed

Section 1371, act Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, §1, 46 Stat. 1471, related to employees entitled to retirement privileges.

Section 1371a, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, §2, 46 Stat. 1471; June 19, 1934, ch. 667, §1, 48 Stat. 1122; July 29, 1942, ch. 536, §1, 56 Stat. 726, related to automatic separation.

Section 1371b, acts Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 375, §3, 46 Stat. 1472; July 2, 1945, ch. 220, 59 Stat. 212, related to voluntary retirement.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Apr. 1, 1948, see Act July 21, 1949, ch. 356, §7(a), 63 Stat. 476.

Additional Repeal

Sections were also repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648.
48 U.S.C. § 171 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 171: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-304, §9(a)(1), Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 664
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-304, §9(a)(1), Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 664
Status: repealed

Section, act Mar. 21, 1906, J. Res. No. 10, 34 Stat. 824, permitted teachers and other employees of the United States Bureau of Education to make assignments of their pay while employed in Alaska and authorized reimbursement of teachers in Alaska for expenses incurred in the discharge of duty and paid from personal funds.
48 U.S.C. § 892 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter V: RESIDENT COMMISSIONER / Section 892: Qualifications of Commissioner; appointment to fill vacancy
Qualifications of Commissioner; appointment to fill vacancy
Status: in_force

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

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §36, 39 Stat. 963.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of fifth and sixth 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.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §39, 31 Stat. 86.
48 U.S.C. § 911 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter VII: LOW RENT HOUSING PROJECTS AND ELIMINATION OF SUB-STANDARD HOUSING / Section 911: Legislative authorization to create authorities
Legislative authorization to create authorities
Status: in_force

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

(June 25, 1938, ch. 703, §1, 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. § 1958 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter II: PALAU / Section 1958: Referendum costs
Referendum costs
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior shall provide such sums as may be necessary for a further referendum on approval of the Compact, if one is required, or other appropriate costs associated with the approval process in Palau.

(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, §109, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1872.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Compact, referred to in text, 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.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 750 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 750: 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, §38, 39 Stat. 964; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §6, 44 Stat. 1420; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, §7, 62 Stat. 580, related to grants of franchises, public service commission, etc.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective July 25, 1952, see note set out under section 732 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 2128 (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 2128: Autonomy of Oversight Board
Autonomy of Oversight Board
Status: in_force

(a) In general

Neither the Governor nor the Legislature may—

(1) exercise any control, supervision, oversight, or review over the Oversight Board or its activities; or

(2) enact, implement, or enforce any statute, resolution, policy, or rule that would impair or defeat the purposes of this chapter, as determined by the Oversight Board.

(b) Oversight Board legal representation

In any action brought by, on behalf of, or against the Oversight Board, the Oversight Board shall be represented by such counsel as it may hire or retain so long as the representation complies with the applicable professional rules of conduct governing conflicts of interests.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title I, §108, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 563.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), 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. § 1489 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1489: Loss of title of United States to lands in territories through adverse possession or prescription forbidden
Loss of title of United States to lands in territories through adverse possession or prescription forbidden
Status: in_force

On and after March 27, 1934, no prescription or statute of limitations shall run, or continue to run, against the title of the United States to lands in any territory or possession or place or territory under the jurisdiction or control of the United States; and no title to any such lands of the United States or any right therein shall be acquired by adverse possession or prescription, or otherwise than by conveyance from the United States.

(Mar. 27, 1934, ch. 99, 48 Stat. 507; Proc. No. 2695, eff. July 4, 1946, 11 F.R. 7517, 60 Stat. 1352.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Reference to Philippine Islands omitted in view of independence of Philippines proclaimed by President of United States in Proc. No. 2695, set out under section 1394 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and issued pursuant to section 1394 of Title 22.
48 U.S.C. § 731c (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 731c: Submission of sections 731b to 731e of this title to people of Puerto Rico for referendum; convening of constitutional convention; requisites of constitution
Submission of sections 731b to 731e of this title to people of Puerto Rico for referendum; convening of constitutional convention; requisites of constitution
Status: in_force

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

(July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §2, 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

Constitutional Convention

A constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the island of Puerto Rico convened in San Juan on Sept. 17, 1951, and concluded its deliberations on Feb. 6, 1952.

Referendum

Act July 3, 1950, which enacted sections 731b to 731e of this title, was submitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico through an island-wide referendum held on June 4, 1951, and approved.
48 U.S.C. § 845 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 845: Income tax laws; modification or repeal by legislature
Income tax laws; modification or repeal by legislature
Status: in_force

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

(Feb. 26, 1926, ch. 27, §§261, 1200, 44 Stat. 52, 125; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Similar provisions of act Feb. 26, 1926, which related to the Philippine Islands, were formerly classified to section 1055 of this title.

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

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act June 2, 1924, ch. 234, §261, 43 Stat. 294, prior to repeal by section 1200 of act Feb. 26, 1926, to take effect Jan. 1, 1925.

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. § 724 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 724: Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title II, §205, 68 Stat. 622
Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title II, §205, 68 Stat. 622
Status: repealed

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