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48 U.S.C. § 366 to 367 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 366 to 367. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 366 to 367, which related to registers at land offices, were omitted in view of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, § 403, eff. July 16, 1946, 60 Stat. 1100, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, which abolished the office of land register and transferred its functions to the Secretary of the Interior.
Section 366, act Oct. 9, 1942, ch. 584, § 2, 56 Stat. 779, which related to registers at land offices at Anchorage, Nome, and Fairbanks, was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 651.
Section 366a, act Oct. 9, 1942, ch. 584, § 3, 56 Stat. 779, which related to additional registers, was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 651.
Section 367, act Oct. 9, 1942, ch. 584, § 4, 56 Stat. 779, related to duties of registers.
48 U.S.C. § 367a (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 367a. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section, act Oct. 9, 1942, ch. 584, § 5, 56 Stat. 779, which made public land claimants liable for fees, commissions, or purchase money required by law to be paid, was transferred to section 79d of Title 43, Public Lands.
48 U.S.C. § 371 to 371c (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 371 to 371c. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 371, acts May 14, 1898, ch. 299, § 1, 30 Stat. 409; Mar. 3, 1903, ch. 1002, 32 Stat. 1028; Oct. 28, 1921, ch. 114, § 1, 42 Stat. 208; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1144; Apr. 29, 1950, ch. 137, § 1, 64 Stat. 94; Aug. 2, 1955, ch. 496, § 1, 69 Stat. 444, which extended the homestead laws to Alaska, was transferred to section 270 of Title 43, Public Lands, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, § 703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.
Section 371a, act Apr. 29, 1950, ch. 137, § 2, 64 Stat. 95, which required the filing of notice of location by all persons maintaining a settlement claim on public land on April 29, 1950 if notice of location had not previously been filed, was transferred to section 270–5 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, § 703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.
Section 371b, act Apr. 29, 1950, ch. 137, § 3, 64 Stat. 95, which specified the effect of failing to file the notice of settlement required by section 371a of this title, was transferred to section 270–6 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, § 703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.
Section 371c, acts Apr. 29, 1950, ch. 137, § 4, 64 Stat. 95; July 11, 1956, ch. 571, § 2, 70 Stat. 529, which provided for final or homestead proof on unsurveyed land as a basis for free survey and set a time limit therefor, was transferred to section 270–7 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, § 703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.
48 U.S.C. § 372 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 372. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: 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. § 386 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 386. Repealed. Pub. L. 87–260, § 1, Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 541
text: Section, act June 7, 1910, ch. 265, 36 Stat. 459, permitted adverse claims provided for in sections 29 and 30 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, to be filed at any time during the 60 days’ period of publication or within eight months thereafter, and adverse suits provided for in section 30 of Title 30, to be instituted at any time within 60 days after the filing of said claims in the local land office.
48 U.S.C. § 387 to 391 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 387 to 391. Repealed. May 4, 1934, ch. 211, § 1, 48 Stat. 663
text: Section 387, act Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, § 1, 37 Stat. 242, related to limiting association placer-mining claims.
text: Section 388, act Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, § 2, 37 Stat. 243, related to restrictions on power of attorney to locate placer-mining claims.
text: Section 389, act Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, § 3, 37 Stat. 243, related to restrictions on placer locations.
text: Section 390, acts Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, § 4, 37 Stat. 243; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 442, 43 Stat. 1118, related to area and shape of placer claims.
text: Section 391, act Aug. 1, 1912, ch. 269, § 5, 37 Stat. 243, related to placer locations in violation of law.
text: See, now, sections 35 to 37 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.
48 U.S.C. § 395 to 405 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 395 to 405. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 395 to 405, relating to the Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of the admission of Alaska into the Union.
Section 395, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 1, 36 Stat. 848, authorized a miners’ labor lien on output, and provided for its priority.
Section 396, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 2, 36 Stat. 848, required the filing of the claim of the lien, and prescribed the form of the claim.
Section 397, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 3, 36 Stat. 849, directed the recorder to record claims of lien.
Section 398, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 4, 36 Stat. 849, specified the duration of the lien.
Section 399, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 5, 36 Stat. 849, prescribed the procedure for foreclosure of the liens.
Section 400, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 6, 36 Stat. 849, authorized defects in lien notice or in proceedings to foreclose to be cured by amendment.
Section 401, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 7, 36 Stat. 850, prescribed certain procedures in proceedings to foreclose liens, and permitted intervention by adverse claimants.
Section 402, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 8, 36 Stat. 850, provided for joinder of plaintiffs, consolidation of actions, and waiver of lien.
Section 403, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 9, 36 Stat. 850, required judgment for claimants, and provided for its enforcement.
Section 404, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 10, 36 Stat. 851, permitted appeals from final judgments of justices of the peace in actions under sections 395 to 405 of this title.
Section 405, act June 25, 1910, ch. 422, § 11, 36 Stat. 851, prescribed the criminal liability for buying, removing, etc., minerals with notice of lien.
48 U.S.C. § 431 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 431. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 796, 31 Stat. 658; Apr. 28, 1904, ch. 1772, § 4, 33 Stat. 526, which extended coal land laws of the United States to Alaska, was omitted in view of the admission of Alaska into the Union.
48 U.S.C. § 432 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 432. Repealed. Pub. L. 86–252, § 1, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 490
text: Section, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 1, 38 Stat. 741, related to survey of coal lands in Alaska. See section 201 et seq. of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.
48 U.S.C. § 433 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 433. Repealed. Pub. L. 85–508, § 20, July 7, 1958, 72 Stat. 351
text: Section, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 2, 38 Stat. 742, related to reservation of coal lands in Alaska. See section 201 et seq. of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.
48 U.S.C. § 434 to 445 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 434 to 445. Repealed. Pub. L. 86–252, § 1, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 490
text: Section 434, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 3, 38 Stat. 742, related to division of unreserved lands into leasing blocks or tracts and to leases. See sections 181, 201(a), and 202 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.
text: Section 435, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 4, 38 Stat. 742, related to lease of additional lands. See sections 203 and 204 of Title 30.
text: Section 436, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 5, 38 Stat. 743, related to consolidation of leases. See section 205 of Title 30.
text: Section 437, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 9, 38 Stat. 744, related to the term of the lease. See section 207 of Title 30.
text: Section 438, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 9, 38 Stat. 744, related to rents and royalties payable to the United States by lessees. See section 207 of Title 30.
text: Section 438a, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 19, as added June 6, 1934, ch. 405, 48 Stat. 909, related to suspension of rentals during suspension of operation or production. See section 209 of Title 30.
text: Section 439, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 9, 38 Stat. 744; July 10, 1957, Pub. L. 85–88, § 1, 71 Stat. 282; July 7, 1958, Pub. L. 85–508, § 28(a), 72 Stat. 351, related to distribution of net profits, bonuses, royalties, rentals, and other payments. See section 191 of Title 30.
text: Section 440, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 6, 38 Stat. 743; Feb. 21, 1944, ch. 18, 58 Stat. 18, related to property leased, limitation of amount, and forfeiture of excess. See sections 184(a), (g), and (h) and 201 et seq. of Title 30.
text: Section 441, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 7, 38 Stat. 743; Feb. 21, 1944, ch. 18, 58 Stat. 18, provided for punishment when exceeding authorized interest.
text: Section 442, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 8, 38 Stat, 743; Feb. 21, 1944, ch. 18, 58 Stat. 18, prescribed criminal liability of officers and agents of corporations or associations violating the law.
text: Section 443, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 8a, 38 Stat. 743, related to forfeiture of lease for violation of law. See section 184(k) of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.
text: Section 444, acts Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 3, 38 Stat. 742; Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 152, 41 Stat. 1363, related to prospecting permits and leases to prospectors. See section 201(b) of Title 30.
text: Section 445, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 10, 38 Stat. 744, related to coal for local and domestic needs. See section 208 of Title 30.
48 U.S.C. § 445a (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 445a. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section, act July 19, 1932, ch. 513, 47 Stat. 707, which permitted purchase of coal from two or more mines adjacent to the Alaska Railroad, was transferred to section 208a of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 97–468, title VI, § 615(a)(3), Jan. 14, 1983, 96 Stat. 2578.
48 U.S.C. § 446 to 452 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 446 to 452. Repealed. Pub. L. 86–252, § 1, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 490
text: Section 446, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 11, 38 Stat. 744, related to reservation by the United States in leases, entries, etc.
text: Section 447, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 12, 38 Stat. 744, related to assignment or subletting of leases.
text: Section 448, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 13, 38 Stat. 744, related to possession of lessee as possession of the United States.
text: Section 449, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 14, 38 Stat. 744, related to forfeiture or cancellation of leases.
text: Section 450, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 16, 38 Stat. 745, related to statements, representations, and reports.
text: Section 451, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 17, 38 Stat. 745, related to promulgation of rules and regulations. See section 189 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.
text: Section 452, act Oct. 20, 1914, ch. 330, § 15, 38 Stat. 745, related to limitation on disposal of coal lands. See section 193 of Title 30.
48 U.S.C. § 453 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 453. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section, act May 28, 1908, ch. 211, § 2, 35 Stat. 424, which related to preference right of United States to purchase of coal for Army and Navy, was transferred to section 193a of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining.
48 U.S.C. § 455 to 456h (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 455 to 456h. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: 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. § 461 to 466 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 461 to 466. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: 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. § 472, 472a (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 472, 472a. Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 1(126), 65 Stat. 706
text: Section 472, act Mar. 27, 1928, ch. 251, § 1, 45 Stat. 371, related to disposition of abandoned military reservations in Alaska, including signal corps stations and rights-of-way.
text: Section 472a, act Mar. 27, 1928, ch. 251, § 2, 45 Stat. 371, related to promulgation of rules and regulations in connection with abandoned military reservations in Alaska.
48 U.S.C. § 484e (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 484e. Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title II, § 205, 68 Stat. 622
text: Section, act Apr. 23, 1949, ch. 89, § 2(b), 63 Stat. 58, related to real-estate loans and purchase of insured mortgages, with respect to properties in Alaska, by Federal National Mortgage Association.
48 U.S.C. § 487 to 487b (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 487 to 487b. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 487, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 682, § 1, 69 Stat. 618, which authorized Secretary to make investigations of projects for conservation, development, and utilization of water resources of Alaska, was transferred to section 1962d–12 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
Section 487a, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 682, § 2, 69 Stat. 618, which provided for solicitation of views and recommendations by Governor of Alaska or his representative, to Secretary and for transmittal of Secretary’s report to Congress, was transferred to section 1962d–13 of Title 42.
Section 487b, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 682, § 3, 69 Stat. 618, which authorized appropriation up to $250,000 in any one year, was transferred to section 1962d–14 of Title 42.
48 U.S.C. § 488 to 488f (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 488 to 488f. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 488 to 488f, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.
Section 488, act May 10, 1956, ch. 248, § 1, 70 Stat. 149, authorized Territory of Alaska to borrow for public improvements and to issue bonds of Territory for such borrowing.
Section 488a, act May 10, 1956, ch. 248, § 2, 70 Stat. 149, placed limitations on Territory in contracting debts.
Section 488b, act May 10, 1956, ch. 248, § 3, 70 Stat. 150, made provisions for type of land to be issued, scheduling of maturity of bonds, payment of bonds, redemption of bond, and refunding.
Section 488c, act May 10, 1956, ch. 248, § 4, 70 Stat. 150, authorized the Territory to borrow on the credit of the Territory and to issue certificates of indebtedness.
Section 488d, act May 10, 1956, ch. 248, § 5, 70 Stat. 150, provided for issuance of bonds and certificates as negotiable instruments.
Section 488e, act May 10, 1956, ch. 248, § 6, 70 Stat. 150, authorized payment of interest on principal of bonds and certificates of indebtedness as they fall due.
Section 488f, act May 10, 1956, ch. 248, § 7, 70 Stat. 150, authorized guarantee of payment on municipality and school and public utility district bonds.
48 U.S.C. § 491 to 503 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 491 to 503. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 491 to 503, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.
Section 491, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 2, 31 Stat. 141, gave name Territory of Hawaii to Hawaiian Islands.
Section 492, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 3, 31 Stat. 141, established a Territorial government with its capital at Honolulu.
Section 493, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 1, 31 Stat. 141, defined “the laws of Hawaii” as used in this chapter.
Section 494, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 4, 31 Stat. 141, granted United States citizenship to citizens of former Republic of Hawaii and Territorial citizenship to United States citizens resident in Territory under certain conditions.
Section 495, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 5, 31 Stat. 141; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, § 1, 36 Stat. 443; Apr. 12, 1930, ch. 136, § 1(a), 46 Stat. 160; June 6, 1932, ch. 209, § 116(b), 47 Stat. 205, made applicable to Territory the United States Constitution and all other laws of the United States including laws carrying general appropriations.
Section 496, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 6, 31 Stat. 142, continued in force laws of Hawaii not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of the United States.
Section 497, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 74, 31 Stat. 155, continued in force laws of Hawaii relating to agriculture and forestry subject to modification by Congress or the Legislature.
Section 498, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 102, 31 Stat. 161, related to abolishment of laws related to postal savings banks.
Section 499, Joint Res. July 7, 1898, No. 55, § 1, 30 Stat. 751, provided for assumption of public debt of Hawaii existing on July 7, 1898, not to exceed $4,000,000.
Section 500, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 9, 31 Stat. 143, amended the laws of Hawaii to read “Governor of the Territory” or “Territory” as the context required whenever reference was made to “President of the Republic” or “Republic” in the laws.
Section 501, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 10, 31 Stat. 143, continued in effect and transferred to Territory of Hawaii prior rights in favor and against the former Republic of Hawaii and preserved all criminal proceedings.
Section 502, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 10, 31 Stat. 143, prohibited suits for specific performance of personal labor contracts.
Section 503, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 10, 31 Stat. 143, provided that contracts made between Apr. 12, 1898, and Apr. 30, 1900, providing for service for a definite term, should be null and void.
48 U.S.C. § 504 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 504. Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 403(a)(6), 66 Stat. 279
text: Section, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 10, 31 Stat. 143, related to applicability of immigration contract labor law. See section 1151 et seq. of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.