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48 U.S.C. § 461...466 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 461 to 466. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
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of land permitted to be purchased, was transferred to section 687a of Title 43, Public Lands, and was subsequently repealed by Pub.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purchase of land under section 461 of this title, was transferred to section 687a–1 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub.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prohibited entry on lands on navigable waters, was transferred to section 687a–2 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub.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which related to several claimants of same tract, was transferred to section 687a–3 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub.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landing places along water front for natives, was transferred to section 687a–4 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub.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411 to 419, 421, 423, and 461 to 464 of this title, was transferred to section 687a–5 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub.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of land under sections 461 to 466 of this title, was transferred to section 687a–6 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub.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. § 487...487b (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 487 to 487b. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
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...488f (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 488 to 488f. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
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...503 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 491 to 503. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
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. § 505...518 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 505 to 518. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: 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. § 519 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 519. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 55, 31 Stat. 150; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, § 4, 36 Stat. 444; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, § 302, 42 Stat. 116; June 6, 1926, ch. 512, §§ 1, 2, 44 Stat. 710, 711, which required two-year residence for grant of a divorce, was omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.
48 U.S.C. § 531...535 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 531 to 535. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: 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.
(TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 537, 538. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: 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. § 542...546 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 542 to 546. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 542 to 546, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.
Section 542, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 77, 31 Stat. 156; Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 862, § 1, 70 Stat. 920, created posts of auditor and deputy auditor and prescribed their powers and duties.
Section 542a, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 77A, as added Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 862, § 2, 70 Stat. 920, created position of post auditor and set out his duties, term, and powers.
Section 543, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 78, 31 Stat. 156, prescribed powers and duties of surveyor.
Section 544, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 79, 31 Stat. 156, prescribed powers and duties of high sheriff and deputies.
Section 545, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 106, as added July 9, 1921, ch. 42, § 315, 42 Stat. 121, and amended Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–650, § 1, 72 Stat. 606, prescribed powers and duties of board of harbor commissioners and called for board supervision of moneys appropriated for harbor improvements.
Section 546, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 80, 31 Stat. 156; Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1465, § 2, 33 Stat. 1035; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, § 312, 42 Stat. 119; Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 862, § 1, 70 Stat. 920; Aug. 28, 1958, Pub. L. 85–793, §§ 1, 2, 72 Stat. 957, dealt with nomination and appointment of officers by governor and provided for their terms and salaries.
48 U.S.C. § 611...620 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 611 to 620. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 611 to 620, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.
Section 611, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 14, 31 Stat. 144, called general elections to be held on the Tuesday next after first Monday in November, biennially in even-numbered years.
Section 612, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 15, 31 Stat. 145, made each house judge of elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members.
Section 613, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §§ 57, 58, 31 Stat. 151, granted each elector a privilege from military duty on election day in any way which would deprive him of his vote except in time of war or public danger and also granted a privilege from arrest while going to and returning from attendance at election except in certain cases.
Section 614, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 59, 31 Stat. 151, allowed each voter for representative to vote for as many representatives as would be elected from representative district in which voter was entitled to vote and gave posts of representatives to those candidates receiving highest number of votes.
Section 615, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 61, 31 Stat. 152, allowed each voter to cast one vote for senator to be elected from district in which voter could vote and called for required numbers of candidates receiving highest number of votes to become senators for their districts.
Section 616, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 62, 31 Stat. 152, made qualifications for voters for senator and for all other elections same as qualifications for voters casting votes for representative.
Section 617, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 60, 31 Stat. 151; June 26, 1930, ch. 620, 46 Stat. 818, set out qualifications required for an elector to vote for representative.
Section 618, act June 13, 1918, ch. 97, §§ 1, 2, 4, 40 Stat. 604, authorized extension of franchise to women, and was repealed by act Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1, 46 Stat. 1029. See Const. Amend. 19.
Section 619, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 63, 31 Stat. 152, prevented from voting all persons who were in Hawaii by reason of being in Army or Navy or being attached to troops of the United States.
Section 619a, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 64, 31 Stat. 152, continued in force rules and regulations for administering oaths and holding elections.
Section 620, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 65, 31 Stat. 153, authorized legislature to establish and alter boundaries of election districts and voting precincts and apportion senators and representatives to be elected from such districts.
48 U.S.C. § 631...633 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 631 to 633. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 631 to 633, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.
Section 631, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 81, 31 Stat. 157, made provision for vesting of judicial power in courts and continued in force the courts’ jurisdiction and procedure previously in force.
Section 632, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 82, 31 Stat. 157; June 15, 1950, ch. 250, 64 Stat. 216, set out size and organization of supreme court, appointment and qualifications of its members, and provisions for filling of vacancies therein.
Section 633, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 80, 31 Stat. 156; Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1465, § 2, 33 Stat. 1035; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, § 312, 42 Stat. 119; May 9, 1956, ch. 237, § 1, 70 Stat. 130, called for presidential appointment of members of supreme court and circuit courts and set tenure and qualifications of judges.
(TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 635, 636. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 635 and 636, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.
Section 635, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 83, 31 Stat. 157; Apr. 1, 1952, ch. 127, § 1, 66 Stat. 32, continued in force all laws relating to judicial departments and procedure, but made certain changes with reference to membership qualifications for membership on juries.
Section 636, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 84, 31 Stat. 157; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, § 6, 36 Stat. 447, set out standards for disqualification of jurors who were related by affinity or consanguinity with a person interested in case being tried and for disqualification of judges in certain cases.
48 U.S.C. § 644a (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 644a. Jurisdiction of district court of cases arising on or within Midway, Wake, Johnston, Sand, etc., Islands; laws applicable to jury trials
The jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii is extended to all civil and criminal cases arising on or within the Midway Islands, Wake Island, Johnston Island, Sand Island, Kingman Reef, Palmyra Island, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, and, having regard to the special status of Canton and Enderbury Islands pursuant to an agreement of April 6, 1939, between the Governments of the United States and of the United Kingdom to set up a regime for their use in common, the said jurisdiction is also extended to all civil and criminal cases arising on or within Canton Island and Enderbury Island: Provided, That such extension to Canton and Enderbury Islands shall in no way be construed to be prejudicial to the claims of the United Kingdom to said islands in accordance with the agreement. All civil acts and deeds consummated and taking place on any of these islands or in the waters adjacent thereto, and all offenses and crimes committed thereon, or on or in the waters adjacent thereto, shall be deemed to have been consummated or committed on the high seas on board a merchant vessel or other vessel belonging to the United States and shall be adjudicated and determined or adjudged and punished according to the laws of the United States relating to such civil acts or offenses on such ships or vessels on the high seas, which laws for the purpose aforesaid are extended over such islands, rocks, and keys.
The laws of the United States relating to juries and jury trials shall be applicable to the trial of such cases before said district court.
(June 15, 1950, ch. 253, 64 Stat. 217; Pub. L. 86–3, § 14(j), Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 11; Pub. L. 86–624, § 19, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 416.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1960—Pub. L. 86–624 struck out Kure Island.
1959—Pub. L. 86–3 extended jurisdiction to cases arising on or within Palmyra Island.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1959 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 86–3 effective on admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union, see note set out under section 91 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. Admission of Hawaii into the Union was accomplished Aug. 21, 1959, on issuance of Proc. No. 3309, Aug. 21, 1959, 25 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74, as required by sections 1 and 7(c) of Pub. L. 86–3, Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 4, set out as notes preceding section 491 of this title.
heading: Canton and Enderbury Islands; Sovereignty of Kiribati
text: By a treaty of friendship, TIAS 10777, which entered into force Sept. 23, 1983, the United States recognized the sovereignty of Kiribati over Canton Island and Enderbury Island.
48 U.S.C. § 651 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 651. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 85, 31 Stat. 158; June 28, 1906, ch. 3582, 34 Stat. 550, which provided for the election of a Delegate to the House of Representatives of the United States to serve during each Congress, was omitted in view of the admission of Hawaii into the Union.
48 U.S.C. § 721...723 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 721 to 723. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: 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. § 731a (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 731a. Change of name; Puerto Rico
From and after May 17, 1932, the island designated “Porto Rico” in the Act entitled “An Act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes,” approved March 2, 1917, as amended, shall be known and designated as “Puerto Rico.” All laws, regulations, and public documents and records of the United States in which such island is designated or referred to under the name of “Porto Rico” shall be held to refer to such island under and by the name of “Puerto Rico.”
(May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Act approved March 2, 1917, as amended, referred to in text, is act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 39 Stat. 951, as amended, known as the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act and also popularly known as the Jones Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 731 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.