Title 48 — Territories and Insular Possessions
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Ch. 2— Appropriations for benefit of natives86 inactive2 sections
- § 1OmittedOmitted
- § 3OmittedOmitted
- § 27OmittedOmitted
- § 28Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1 , 46 Stat. 1029Repealed
- § 38OmittedOmitted
- § 39Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 1(118) –(124), 65 Stat. 706Repealed
- § 41OmittedOmitted
- § 42Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1 , 46 Stat. 1029Repealed
- § 45OmittedOmitted
- § 46Repealed. July 28, 1956, ch. 772 , title III, § 301(a)(2), 70 Stat. 712Repealed
- § 46aRepealed. July 1, 1944, ch. 373 , title VII, § 711, formerly title VI, § 611, 58 Stat. 714 ; renumbered Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 958, § 5 , 60 Stat. 1049Repealed
- § 48aRepealed. July 28, 1956, ch. 772 , title III, § 301(a)(1), (3), (5), 70 Stat. 712Repealed
- § 49OmittedOmitted
- § 50aRepealed. July 28, 1956, ch. 772 , title III, § 301(a)(4), 70 Stat. 712Repealed
- § 50eAppropriations for benefit of natives; purchase of supplies for resale to natives, cooperatives, and Department employees
- § 50fDisposal of miscellaneous revenues from schools, hospitals, and other Indian Service facilities
- § 58OmittedOmitted
- § 64OmittedOmitted
- § 65Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1 , 46 Stat. 1029Repealed
- § 65aRepealed. Apr. 3, 1944, ch. 155, § 2 , 58 Stat. 187Repealed
- § 66OmittedOmitted
- § 72Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 642Repealed
- § 73aOmittedOmitted
- § 75Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 642Repealed
- § 92OmittedOmitted
- § 122OmittedOmitted
- § 131OmittedOmitted
- § 134Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 8, 1966 , 80 Stat. 640Repealed
- § 149OmittedOmitted
- § 170aOmittedOmitted
- § 171Repealed. Pub. L. 87–304, § 9(a)(1) , Sept. 26, 1961 , 75 Stat. 664Repealed
- § 173OmittedOmitted
- § 174Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 1(125) , 65 Stat. 706Repealed
- § 175aOmittedOmitted
- § 213OmittedOmitted
- § 224OmittedOmitted
- § 225Repealed. Pub. L. 85–296 , Sept. 4, 1957 , 71 Stat. 617Repealed
- § 239OmittedOmitted
- § 240Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 637Repealed
- § 248bOmittedOmitted
- § 250pTransferredTransferred
- § 291Repealed. Apr. 13, 1934, ch. 119, § 1 , 48 Stat. 583Repealed
- § 293OmittedOmitted
- § 301TransferredTransferred
- § 301aRepealed. Pub. L. 97–468, title VI, § 615(a)(2) , Jan. 14, 1983 , 96 Stat. 2578Repealed
- § 308TransferredTransferred
- § 309Repealed. Feb. 10, 1939, ch. 2, § 4(a) , 53 Stat. 1Repealed
- § 311OmittedOmitted
- § 312dRepealed. Pub. L. 104–58, title I, § 104(g)(1) , Nov. 28, 1995 , 109 Stat. 560Repealed
- § 315iOmittedOmitted
- § 321OmittedOmitted
- § 325Repealed. Pub. L. 86–70, § 21(d)(6) , (7), June 25, 1959 , 73 Stat. 146Repealed
- § 330OmittedOmitted
- § 337Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1 , 46 Stat. 1029Repealed
- § 338gOmittedOmitted
- § 341TransferredTransferred
- § 352TransferredTransferred
- § 353Repealed. Pub. L. 85–508, § 6(k) , July 7, 1958 , 72 Stat. 343Repealed
- § 362TransferredTransferred
- § 363Repealed. June 14, 1926, ch. 578, § 5 , as added June 4, 1954, ch. 263 , 68 Stat. 175Repealed
- § 365TransferredTransferred
- § 367OmittedOmitted
- § 367aTransferredTransferred
- § 368OmittedOmitted
- § 371cTransferredTransferred
- § 372OmittedOmitted
- § 385TransferredTransferred
- § 386Repealed. Pub. L. 87–260, § 1 , Sept. 21, 1961 , 75 Stat. 541Repealed
- § 391Repealed. May 4, 1934, ch. 211, § 1 , 48 Stat. 663Repealed
- § 392OmittedOmitted
- § 405OmittedOmitted
- § 423TransferredTransferred
- § 431OmittedOmitted
- § 432Repealed. Pub. L. 86–252, § 1 , Sept. 9, 1959 , 73 Stat. 490Repealed
- § 433Repealed. Pub. L. 85–508, § 20 , July 7, 1958 , 72 Stat. 351Repealed
- § 445Repealed. Pub. L. 86–252, § 1 , Sept. 9, 1959 , 73 Stat. 490Repealed
- § 445aTransferredTransferred
- § 452Repealed. Pub. L. 86–252, § 1 , Sept. 9, 1959 , 73 Stat. 490Repealed
- § 453TransferredTransferred
- § 456hOmittedOmitted
- § 466TransferredTransferred
- § 471oTransferredTransferred
- § 472aRepealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 1(126) , 65 Stat. 706Repealed
- § 484dOmittedOmitted
- § 484eRepealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649 , title II, § 205, 68 Stat. 622Repealed
- § 486jOmittedOmitted
- § 487bTransferredTransferred
- § 488fOmittedOmitted
Ch. 3— Jurisdiction of district court of cases arising on or within27 inactive1 section
- § 503OmittedOmitted
- § 504Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477 , title IV, § 403(a)(6), 66 Stat. 279Repealed
- § 518OmittedOmitted
- § 518aRepealed. July 25, 1947, ch. 327, § 1 , 61 Stat. 449Repealed
- § 519OmittedOmitted
- § 520Repealed. Mar. 26, 1934, ch. 88, § 1 , 48 Stat. 467Repealed
- § 535OmittedOmitted
- § 536Repealed. Pub. L. 86–3, § 14(e) , Mar. 18, 1959 , 73 Stat. 10Repealed
- § 538OmittedOmitted
- § 539Repealed. Pub. L. 86–3, § 14(e) , Mar. 18, 1959 , 73 Stat. 10Repealed
- § 540OmittedOmitted
- § 541Repealed. Pub. L. 96–470, title I, § 110 , Oct. 19, 1980 , 94 Stat. 2239Repealed
- § 546OmittedOmitted
- § 599OmittedOmitted
- § 620OmittedOmitted
- § 633OmittedOmitted
- § 634aRepealed. Pub. L. 86–3, § 14(e) , Mar. 18, 1959 , 73 Stat. 10Repealed
- § 634cRepealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39 , 62 Stat. 992Repealed
- § 636OmittedOmitted
- § 644Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646 , §§ 8, 39, 62 Stat. 986 , 992Repealed
- § 644aJurisdiction of district court of cases arising on or within Midway, Wake, Johnston, Sand, etc., Islands; laws applicable to jury trials
- § 645Repealed. Pub. L. 86–3, § 14(f) , Mar. 18, 1959 , 73 Stat. 10Repealed
- § 646Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39 , 62 Stat. 992Repealed
- § 651OmittedOmitted
- § 678OmittedOmitted
- § 718OmittedOmitted
- § 723OmittedOmitted
- § 724Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649 , title II, § 205, 68 Stat. 622Repealed
Ch. 4— Territory included under name Puerto Rico27 inactive50 sections
- § 1Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477 , title IV, § 403(a)(14), 66 Stat. 279Repealed
- § 731Territory included under name Puerto Rico
- § 731aChange of name; Puerto Rico
- § 731bOrganization of a government pursuant to a constitution
- § 731cSubmission of sections 731b to 731e of this title to people of Puerto Rico for referendum; convening of constitutional convention; requisites of constitution
- § 731dRatification of constitution by Congress
- § 731eChapter continued in force and effect
- § 732Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 733Citizens; former Spanish subjects and children; body politic; name
- § 733aCitizens; residence in island of citizens of United States
- § 733bOmittedOmitted
- § 734United States laws extended to Puerto Rico; internal revenue receipts covered into treasury
- § 734aExtension of industrial alcohol and internal revenue laws to Puerto Rico
- § 735Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 736Puerto Rican law modified
- § 737Privileges and immunities
- § 738Free interchange of merchandise with United States
- § 739Duties on foreign imports; books and pamphlets in English language
- § 740Duties and taxes to constitute fund for benefit of Puerto Rico; ports of entry
- § 741Export duties, taxes, etc.; bonds to anticipate revenues
- § 741aInternal-revenue taxes; levy and collection; discrimination
- § 742Acknowledgment of deeds
- § 743Repealed. July 1, 1944, ch. 373 , title XIII, § 1313, 58 Stat. 714Repealed
- § 744Coasting trade laws
- § 745Tax exempt bonds
- § 745aPublic improvement bonds sold to United States or agency thereof excluded from public indebtedness
- § 745bRefunding bonds excluded temporarily in computing indebtedness
- § 746Public lands and buildings; reservations; rights prior to July 1, 1902
- § 747Public property transferred; “control” defined
- § 748Conveyance by President to people of lands, buildings, etc.
- § 749Harbors and navigable waters transferred; definitions
- § 750Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 751Interstate commerce and certain other laws inapplicable to Puerto Rico
- § 752Corporate real estate holdings
- § 754Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , (4), 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 755OmittedOmitted
- § 793Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 793aRepealed. June 30, 1954, ch. 428, § 1 , 68 Stat. 336Repealed
- § 793bRepealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 794Official reports
- § 795Government expenses payable out of revenues
- § 799Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 820Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 821Legislative power
- § 823Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 823aOmittedOmitted
- § 844Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 845Income tax laws; modification or repeal by legislature
- § 861Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 862OmittedOmitted
- § 863Repealed. Pub. L. 91–272, § 13 , June 2, 1970 , 84 Stat. 298Repealed
- § 864Appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, etc.; use of English language
- § 865Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39 , 62 Stat. 992Repealed
- § 866OmittedOmitted
- § 867Repealed. Pub. L. 90–274, § 103(g) , Mar. 27, 1968 , 82 Stat. 63Repealed
- § 868Fees part of United States revenues
- § 869Fees payable by United States out of revenue of Puerto Rico
- § 870Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39 , 62 Stat. 992Repealed
- § 871OmittedOmitted
- § 872Habeas corpus; mandamus; suit to restrain assessment or collection of taxes
- § 873Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2) , 64 Stat. 320Repealed
- § 873aRepealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39 , 62 Stat. 992Repealed
- § 874Judicial process; officials to be citizens of United States; oath
- § 876Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39 , 62 Stat. 992Repealed
- § 891Resident Commissioner; election
- § 892Qualifications of Commissioner; appointment to fill vacancy
- § 893Salary of Commissioner; allowances; franking privilege
- § 894Salary and traveling expenses; payment
- § 910Slum clearance and urban redevelopment and renewal projects; powers of government
- § 910aAuthorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by government and municipalities
- § 910bRatification of prior acts
- § 911Legislative authorization to create authorities
- § 912Authority to appoint commissioners; powers of authorities
- § 913Authorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by municipalities
- § 914Issuance of bonds and obligations
- § 915Bonds as public debt
- § 916Ratification of previous legislation
Ch. 532 inactive0 sections
- § 1008OmittedOmitted
- § 1009Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 56(d) , 65 Stat. 729Repealed
- § 1019OmittedOmitted
- § 1055OmittedOmitted
- § 1078OmittedOmitted
- § 1094OmittedOmitted
- § 1125OmittedOmitted
- § 1156OmittedOmitted
- § 1157TransferredTransferred
- § 1173OmittedOmitted
- § 1202OmittedOmitted
- § 1226OmittedOmitted
- § 1234OmittedOmitted
- § 1236TransferredTransferred
- § 1236aOmittedOmitted
- § 1237cOmittedOmitted
- § 1238Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477 , title IV, § 403(a)(35), 66 Stat. 279Repealed
- § 1239OmittedOmitted
- § 1240TransferredTransferred
- § 1243OmittedOmitted
- § 1244Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477 , title IV, § 403(a)(35), 66 Stat. 279Repealed
- § 1245OmittedOmitted
- § 1246TransferredTransferred
- § 1247OmittedOmitted
- § 1247aTransferredTransferred
- § 1249OmittedOmitted
- § 1257Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477 , title IV, § 403(a)(38), 66 Stat. 280Repealed
- § 1264TransferredTransferred
- § 1270bTransferredTransferred
- § 1272gTransferredTransferred
- § 1274iTransferredTransferred
- § 1276eTransferredTransferred
Ch. 640 inactive0 sections
- § 1Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 648Repealed
- § 3Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 13(2) , 64 Stat. 1043Repealed
- § 1304OmittedOmitted
- § 1304cRepealed. Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 415, § 9(c) , 63 Stat. 597Repealed
- § 1314OmittedOmitted
- § 1314aRepealed. Pub. L. 87–845, § 26(b) , Oct. 18, 1962 , 76A Stat. 701Repealed
- § 1314eRepealed. Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 415, § 9(d) , 63 Stat. 597Repealed
- § 1315aOmittedOmitted
- § 1316Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 13(3) , 64 Stat. 1043Repealed
- § 1319OmittedOmitted
- § 1320Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 642Repealed
- § 1322OmittedOmitted
- § 1323aOmittedOmitted
- § 1323bRepealed. Pub. L. 87–845, § 26(b) , Oct. 18, 1962 , 76A Stat. 701Repealed
- § 1323cOmittedOmitted
- § 1323hRepealed. Pub. L. 87–845, § 26(b) , Oct. 18, 1962 , 76A Stat. 701Repealed
- § 1323iOmittedOmitted
- § 1323jRepealed. Pub. L. 87–845, § 26(b) , Oct. 18, 1962 , 76A Stat. 701Repealed
- § 1323kOmittedOmitted
- § 1325Repealed. Feb. 16, 1933, ch. 89, § 4 , 47 Stat. 812Repealed
- § 1327OmittedOmitted
- § 1329Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 13(1) , 64 Stat. 1043Repealed
- § 1336hOmittedOmitted
- § 1336iRepealed. June 24, 1936, ch. 754, § 10 , 49 Stat. 1906Repealed
- § 1336kOmittedOmitted
- § 1337Repealed. Pub. L. 87–845, § 26(b) , Oct. 18, 1962 , 76A Stat. 701Repealed
- § 1337cOmittedOmitted
- § 1344OmittedOmitted
- § 1355OmittedOmitted
- § 1356Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 35 , 62 Stat. 991Repealed
- § 1358OmittedOmitted
- § 1361Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 13(7) , 64 Stat. 1043Repealed
- § 1361lRepealed. Pub. L. 87–845, § 26(b) , Oct. 18, 1962 , 76A Stat. 701Repealed
- § 1371bRepealed. July 21, 1949, ch. 356, § 1(b) , 63 Stat. 475Repealed
- § 1371pRepealed. July 21, 1949, ch. 356, § 1(b) , 63 Stat. 475Repealed
- § 1372Repealed. Pub. L. 87–845, § 26(b) , Oct. 18, 1962 , 76A Stat. 701Repealed
- § 1374dOmittedOmitted
- § 1382TransferredTransferred
- § 1383Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 650Repealed
- § 1387TransferredTransferred
Ch. 7— Local laws continued26 inactive23 sections
- § 1OmittedOmitted
- § 1391Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 643Repealed
- § 1392Local laws continued; courts
- § 1392aRepealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 650 , 654Repealed
- § 1392bRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 308(c) , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1710Repealed
- § 1393Repealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 308(a) , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1710Repealed
- § 1394Customs duties and internal-revenue taxes
- § 1395Tax laws continued; tax on sugar
- § 1396Duties and taxes covered into Virgin Islands treasury
- § 1397Income tax laws of United States in force; payment of proceeds; levy of surtax on all taxpayers
- § 1398OmittedOmitted
- § 1399Repealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 308(b) , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1710Repealed
- § 1400Repealed. Pub. L. 98–454, title VII, § 709 , Oct. 5, 1984 , 98 Stat. 1741Repealed
- § 1401eRepealed. Pub. L. 110–40, § 1(a) , June 29, 2007 , 121 Stat. 232Repealed
- § 1401fOmittedOmitted
- § 1402Extension of industrial alcohol and internal revenue laws to Virgin Islands
- § 1403Issuance of bonds or other obligations by government or municipalities; use of proceeds; limit on public indebtedness; terms, execution, interest rate, and sale price; taxes
- § 1403aExpenditure of bond proceeds for public improvements
- § 1403bBond liability of United States
- § 1405Geographical application of subchapter; land and waters included in term “Virgin Islands”
- § 1405bRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 307 , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1709Repealed
- § 1405cTransfer of property to government
- § 1405gRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 307 , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1709Repealed
- § 1405iRepealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 649Repealed
- § 1405pRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 307 , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1709Repealed
- § 1405qLaws continued in force until modified; patent, trade mark, and copyright laws extended to Virgin Islands; jurisdiction of district court
- § 1405rRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 307 , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1709Repealed
- § 1405tRepealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 649 , 651, 655Repealed
- § 1405wRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 307 , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1709Repealed
- § 1405xRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 307 , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1709Repealed
- § 1405yRepealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 649 , 650, 654, 657Repealed
- § 1406eRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 307 , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1709Repealed
- § 1406fJudicial process; title of criminal prosecutions
- § 1406gRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 307 , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1709Repealed
- § 1406hTaxes, duties and fees as funds for benefit of municipalities; appropriations
- § 1406iTaxes and fees; power to assess and collect; ports of entry; export duties
- § 1406jRepealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 649Repealed
- § 1406kRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 307 , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1709Repealed
- § 1406lEffective date
- § 1406mShort title
- § 1407iRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 308(e) , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1710Repealed
- § 1408Legislative authority to create authorities; appointment of members; powers of authorities
- § 1408aIssuance of notes, bonds, and obligations
- § 1408bAuthorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by government and municipalities
- § 1408cGrants-in-aid by Federal Government
- § 1408dRatification of prior acts
- § 1408eAdditional powers
- § 1409jRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 308(d) , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1710Repealed
- § 1409oRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 308(f) , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1710Repealed
Ch. 8— Jurisdiction and powers of local courts6 inactive61 sections
- § 1Jurisdiction and powers of local courts
- § 2Relations between courts of United States and courts of Guam
- § 3Appellate jurisdiction of District Court; procedure; review by United States Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit; rules; appeals to appellate court
- § 4Criminal offenses; procedure; definitions
- § 1411Guano districts; claim by United States
- § 1412Notice of discovery of guano and proofs
- § 1413Completion of proof on death of discoverer
- § 1414Exclusive privileges of discoverer
- § 1415Restrictions upon exportation
- § 1416Regulation of trade
- § 1417Criminal jurisdiction
- § 1418Employment of land and naval forces in protection of rights
- § 1419Right to abandon islands
- § 1421Territory included under name Guam
- § 1421aUnincorporated territory; capital; powers of government; suits against government; type of government; supervision
- § 1421bBill of rights
- § 1421cCertain laws continued in force; modification or repeal of laws
- § 1421dSalaries and allowances of officers and employees
- § 1421eDuty on articles
- § 1421fTitle to property transferred
- § 1421gEstablishment and maintenance of public bodies and offices
- § 1421hDuties, taxes, and fees; proceeds collected to constitute fund for benefit of Guam; prerequisites, amount, etc., remitted prior to commencement of next fiscal year
- § 1421iIncome tax
- § 1421jAuthorization of appropriations
- § 1421kDesignation of naval or military reservations; closed port
- § 1421lRepealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, § 403(a)(42) , 66 Stat. 280Repealed
- § 1421mRepealed. Pub. L. 91–513, title III, § 1101(a)(8) , Oct. 27, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1292Repealed
- § 1421nApplicability of Federal copyright laws
- § 1421oFederal assistance for fire control, watershed protection, and reforestation
- § 1421pAuthorization of appropriations
- § 1421qApplicability of Federal laws
- § 1421rPort of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program
- § 1422Governor and Lieutenant Governor; term of office; qualifications; powers and duties; annual report to Congress
- § 1422aRemoval of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or member of legislature; referendum election
- § 1422bVacancy in office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor
- § 1422cExecutive agencies and instrumentalities
- § 1422dTransfer of functions from government comptroller for Guam to Inspector General, Department of the Interior
- § 1423Legislature of Guam
- § 1423aPower of legislature; limitation on indebtedness of Guam; bond issues; guarantees for purchase by Federal Financing Bank of Guam Power Authority bonds or other obligations; interest rates; default
- § 1423bSelection and qualification of members; officers; rules and regulations; quorum
- § 1423cPrivileges of members
- § 1423dOath of office
- § 1423eProhibition against acceptance of salary increases or newly created offices
- § 1423fQualifications of members
- § 1423gVacancies
- § 1423hRegular and special sessions
- § 1423iApproval of bills
- § 1423jAuthorization of appropriations
- § 1423kRight of petition
- § 1423lOmittedOmitted
- § 1424District Court of Guam; local courts; jurisdiction
- § 1424aRepealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 56(e) , 65 Stat. 729Repealed
- § 1424bJudge of District Court; appointment, tenure, removal, and compensation; appointment of United States attorney and marshal
- § 1424cReview of claims respecting land on Guam
- § 1425OmittedOmitted
- § 1425aLegislative authority to create authorities; appointment of members; powers of authorities
- § 1425bIssuance of notes, bonds, and obligations
- § 1425cAuthorization of loans, conveyances, etc.
- § 1425dRatification of prior act
- § 1425eAdditional powers
- § 1426Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649 , title II, § 205, 68 Stat. 622Repealed
- § 1428Authorization of appropriations
- § 1428aSubmission of plan for use of funds; contents of plan; term, interest rate, and premium charge of loan
- § 1428bPrerequisite for loan or loan guarantee; maximum participation in available funds; reserves for loan guarantees
- § 1428cAccounting procedures
- § 1428dReport for inclusion in annual report by Governor
- § 1428eAudit of books and records of agency, or agencies, administering loan funds
Ch. 91 inactive0 sections
Ch. 10— Full amounts to be covered into treasuries of Guam10 inactive17 sections
- § 1Full amounts to be covered into treasuries of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands; reductions prohibited
- § 1451Rights of Indians not impaired; boundaries
- § 1452Regulation of Indians
- § 1455Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, § 16(c) –(f), Dec. 8, 1983 , 97 Stat. 1462Repealed
- § 1456Repealed. Sept. 12, 1950, ch. 946 , title III, § 301(106), 64 Stat. 844Repealed
- § 1469aCongressional declaration of policy respecting “Insular Areas”
- § 1469bAuditing of transactions of territorial and local governments
- § 1469cAvailability of services, facilities, and equipment of agencies and instrumentalities of United States; reimbursement requirements
- § 1469dGeneral technical assistance
- § 1469eInsular government purchases
- § 1470Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, § 16(v) , Dec. 8, 1983 , 97 Stat. 1463Repealed
- § 1470aOmittedOmitted
- § 1479Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, § 16(w) –(ee), Dec. 8, 1983 , 97 Stat. 1463Repealed
- § 1480bRepealed. Pub. L. 95–584, § 1 , Nov. 2, 1978 , 92 Stat. 2483Repealed
- § 1485Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, § 16(ff) –(jj), Dec. 8, 1983 , 97 Stat. 1463Repealed
- § 1486Repealed. Pub. L. 87–826, § 3 , Oct. 15, 1962 , 76 Stat. 953Repealed
- § 1488Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, § 16(b) , (kk), Dec. 8, 1983 , 97 Stat. 1462 , 1463Repealed
- § 1489Loss of title of United States to lands in territories through adverse possession or prescription forbidden
- § 1490Repealed. Mar. 3, 1933, ch. 202, § 1 , 47 Stat. 1428Repealed
- § 1491License, permit, etc., for transportation for storage or storage of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste; prerequisites; applicability; “territory or possession” defined
- § 1492Energy resources of Caribbean and Pacific insular areas
- § 1492aStudy of electric rates in the insular areas
- § 1493Prosecution; authorization to seek review; local or Federal appellate courts; decisions, judgments or orders
- § 1494Purposes
- § 1494aAnnual reports to Congress
- § 1494bEnforcement and administration in insular areas
- § 1494cDrug Enforcement Agency personnel assignments
Ch. 11— Lands in Territories1 inactive8 sections
- § 1501Lands in Territories
- § 1502Previously acquired lands; bona fide resident aliens; mining or incorporated village lands
- § 1503Acquisition by inheritance, in collection of debts, etc.
- § 1504Conveyance of lands in Territories by aliens before escheat proceedings
- § 1505Proceedings for escheat of improperly held lands
- § 1506Condemnation and sale of lands in escheat proceedings
- § 1507Public lands
- § 1508Application to District of Columbia
- § 1512OmittedOmitted
Ch. 12— Applicability of laws referred to in section 502(a)(1) of Co6 inactive37 sections
- § 1Applicability of laws referred to in section 502(a)(1) of Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- § 1541Organization and status
- § 1542Voting franchise; discrimination prohibited
- § 1543United States citizenship requirement for government officials
- § 1544Reports by Governor; jurisdiction of Secretary of the Interior; exceptions
- § 1545Lease and sale of public property; conveyance of title in certain lands to the government of Virgin Islands
- § 1546Authorization of appropriations
- § 1561Rights and prohibitions
- § 1571Legislature
- § 1572Legislators
- § 1573Time, frequency, and duration of regular sessions; special sessions; place of holding
- § 1574Legislative powers and activities
- § 1574aRevenue bonds or other obligations
- § 1574bFederal guarantee for issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations
- § 1574cPriority for payment of principal and interest of revenue bonds or other obligations
- § 1574dRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title III, § 308(g) , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1710Repealed
- § 1575Legislative procedure
- § 1576General elections; time; transfer of Council functions, property, etc.
- § 1591Governor and Lieutenant Governor; election; eligibility; official residence; powers and duties; report
- § 1592Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 657Repealed
- § 1593Initiative and recall
- § 1594Repealed. Pub. L. 90–496, § 6 , Aug. 23, 1968 , 82 Stat. 839Repealed
- § 1595Vacancy in office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor
- § 1596Repealed. Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 224(3) , Aug. 20, 1996 , 110 Stat. 1752Repealed
- § 1597Reorganization of government
- § 1598OmittedOmitted
- § 1599Transfer of functions from government comptroller for Virgin Islands to Inspector General, Department of the Interior
- § 1611District Court of Virgin Islands; local courts; jurisdiction; practice and procedure
- § 1612Jurisdiction of District Court
- § 1613Relations between courts of United States and courts of Virgin Islands; review by United States Court of Appeals for Third Circuit; reports to Congress; rules
- § 1613aAppellate jurisdiction of District Court; procedure; review by United States Court of Appeals for Third Circuit; rules; appeals to appellate court
- § 1614Judges of District Court
- § 1615Judicial divisions
- § 1616Trial by jury
- § 1617United States attorney; appointment; duties
- § 1631Establishment and maintenance; scope
- § 1632Repealed. Pub. L. 90–496, § 14 , Aug. 23, 1968 , 82 Stat. 842Repealed
- § 1641Method of payment of official salaries
- § 1642Use of certain proceeds for expenditure; income tax obligations of inhabitants
- § 1642aAvailability of collected customs duties for expenditures as Legislature may provide
- § 1643Import provisions with respect to trade-marks
- § 1644Import duties on articles entering United States or possessions from Virgin Islands
- § 1645Remittance of duties, taxes, and fees to be collected in next fiscal year; authorization, prerequisites, amount, etc.
Ch. 13— Islands of eastern Samoa3 inactive8 sections
- § 1661Islands of eastern Samoa
- § 1662Sovereignty of United States extended over Swains Island
- § 1662aAmendment of constitution of American Samoa
- § 1663Acknowledgment of deeds
- § 1664Repealed. Pub. L. 109–304, § 19 , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1710Repealed
- § 1665OmittedOmitted
- § 1666Extension of scientific, technical, and other assistance; grant-in-aid program restriction; limitations on expenditures
- § 1667Repealed. Pub. L. 90–576, title I, § 103 , Oct. 16, 1968 , 82 Stat. 1091Repealed
- § 1668Reporting duties of Governor and transfer of functions from government comptroller for American Samoa to Inspector General, Department of the Interior
- § 1669Administration and enforcement of collection of customs duties; employment and training of residents
- § 1670Industrial development bonds
Ch. 14— Continuance of civil government for Trust Territory of the P4 inactive13 sections
- § 1681Continuance of civil government for Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; assistance programs; maximum fiscal year costs; reimbursement
- § 1681aAppointment of High Commissioner
- § 1681bTransfer of functions from government comptroller for Guam to Inspector General, Department of the Interior
- § 1681cRepealed. Pub. L. 97–357, title II, § 203(d) , Oct. 19, 1982 , 96 Stat. 1708Repealed
- § 1682OmittedOmitted
- § 1683Auditing of transactions of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
- § 1684Expenditure of funds for administration of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
- § 1685Transfer of property or money for administration of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
- § 1687OmittedOmitted
- § 1688Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Economic Development Loan Fund
- § 1689Plan for use of grant to Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Economic Development Loan Fund; loans; terms
- § 1690Loans from Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Economic Loan Fund; restrictions; guarantees
- § 1691Fiscal control and accounting procedures for plan for use of grant
- § 1692Comprehensive annual financial report by chief executives of governments of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Mariana Islands; contents; other reports
- § 1693Audit of government; access to books, records, etc.
- § 1694eTransferredTransferred
- § 1695Federal education and health care programs; nonapplicability or nonparticipation
Ch. 15— Concurrent jurisdiction2 inactive4 sections
- § 1703Repealed. Pub. L. 93–435, § 5 , Oct. 5, 1974 , 88 Stat. 1212Repealed
- § 1704Concurrent jurisdiction; exceptions for national defense purposes
- § 1705Tidelands, submerged lands, or filled lands
- § 1706Reserved rightsReserved
- § 1707Payment of rents, royalties, and fees to local government
- § 1708Discrimination prohibited in rights of access to, and benefits from, conveyed lands
Ch. 16— Delegate to House of Representatives from Guam and Virgin Is17 sections
- § 1711Delegate to House of Representatives from Guam and Virgin Islands
- § 1712Election of delegates; majority; runoff election; vacancy; commencement of term
- § 1713Qualifications for Office of Delegate
- § 1714Territorial legislature; determination of election procedure
- § 1715Operation of Office; House privileges; compensation, allowances, and benefits; privileges and immunities; voting in committee
- § 1731Delegate to House of Representatives from American Samoa
- § 1732Election of delegates
- § 1733Qualifications for Office of Delegate
- § 1734Territorial government; determination of election procedure
- § 1735Operation of Office; compensation, allowances, and benefits; privileges and immunities
- § 1751Delegate to House of Representatives from Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- § 1752Election of Delegate
- § 1753Qualifications for office of Delegate
- § 1754Determination of election procedure
- § 1755Compensation, privileges, and immunities
- § 1756Lack of effect on covenant
- § 1757Definition
Ch. 17— Approval of Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Nort20 sections
- § 1801Approval of Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- § 1802Consideration of issues affecting relations with United States
- § 1803Financial assistance to Government of Northern Mariana Islands
- § 1804Direct grant assistance
- § 1805Failure to meet performance standards; resolution of issues; withholding of funds
- § 1806Immigration and transition
- § 1807Technical assistance program
- § 1808Operations
- § 1821District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands
- § 1822Jurisdiction of District Court; original jurisdiction; procedural requirements
- § 1823Appellate jurisdiction of District Court; procedure; review by United States Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit; rules
- § 1824Relations between courts of United States and courts of Northern Mariana Islands; applicability of statutory provisions
- § 1825Effective date
- § 1826Authorization of appropriations
- § 1841Funds and services
- § 1842Covering into Commonwealth treasury of tax proceeds collected pursuant to Covenant
- § 1843Exemption from taxation for income derived from sources within Commonwealth
- § 1844Political union between Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
- § 1845Plans for development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources
- § 1846Exemption from assessment and taxation of real property owned by Commonwealth in United States capital
Ch. 18— Approval of Compact of Free Association40 sections
- § 1901Approval of Compact of Free Association
- § 1902Agreements with Federated States of Micronesia
- § 1903Agreements with and other provisions related to Marshall Islands
- § 1904Interpretation of and United States policy regarding Compact of Free Association
- § 1905Supplemental provisions
- § 1906Construction contract assistance
- § 1907Limitations
- § 1908Transitional immigration rules
- § 1909Timing
- § 1910Implementation of audit agreements
- § 1911Compensatory adjustments
- § 1912Jurisdiction
- § 1921Approval of U.S.-FSM Compact of Free Association and the U.S.-RMI Compact of Free Association; references to subsidiary agreements or separate agreements
- § 1921aAgreements with Federated States of Micronesia
- § 1921bAgreements with and other provisions related to the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- § 1921cInterpretation of and United States policy regarding U.S.-FSM Compact and U.S.-RMI Compact
- § 1921dSupplemental provisions
- § 1921eConstruction contract assistance
- § 1921fProhibition
- § 1921gCompensatory adjustments
- § 1921hAuthorization and continuing appropriation
- § 1931Approval of Compact of Free Association
- § 1932Extension of Compact of Free Association to Palau
- § 1933Supplemental provisions
- § 1934Jurisdiction
- § 1951Entry into force of Compact
- § 1952Fiscal procedures assistance
- § 1953Antidrug program
- § 1954Public auditor and special prosecutor
- § 1955Audit certification
- § 1956Acquisition of defense sites
- § 1957Federal programs coordination personnel
- § 1958Referendum costs
- § 1959Agreements
- § 1960Modification of energy assistance funding
- § 1961Submission of agreements
- § 1962Transition funding
- § 1971Transfer of surplus personal property owned by United States
- § 1972Controlled substances in freely associated states
- § 1973Freely Associated State Air Carrier
Ch. 20— Effective date64 sections
- § 2101Effective date
- § 2102Severability
- § 2103Supremacy
- § 2104Definitions
- § 2105Placement
- § 2106Compliance with Federal laws
- § 2121Financial Oversight and Management Board
- § 2122Location of Oversight Board
- § 2123Executive Director and staff of Oversight Board
- § 2124Powers of Oversight Board
- § 2125Exemption from liability for claims
- § 2126Treatment of actions arising from chapter
- § 2127Budget and funding for operation of Oversight Board
- § 2128Autonomy of Oversight Board
- § 2129Ethics
- § 2141Approval of Fiscal Plans
- § 2142Approval of Budgets
- § 2143Effect of finding of noncompliance with Budget
- § 2144Review of activities to ensure compliance with Fiscal Plan
- § 2145Recommendations on financial stability and management responsibility
- § 2146Oversight Board duties related to restructuring
- § 2147Oversight Board authority related to debt issuance
- § 2148Required reports
- § 2149Termination of Oversight Board
- § 2150No full faith and credit of the United States
- § 2151Analysis of pensions
- § 2152Intervention in litigation
- § 2161Applicability of other laws; definitions
- § 2162Who may be a debtor
- § 2163Reservation of territorial power to control territory and territorial instrumentalities
- § 2164Petition and proceedings relating to petition
- § 2165Limitation on jurisdiction and powers of court
- § 2166Jurisdiction
- § 2167Venue
- § 2168Selection of presiding judge
- § 2169Abstention
- § 2170Applicable rules of procedure
- § 2171Leases
- § 2172Filing of plan of adjustment
- § 2173Modification of plan
- § 2174Confirmation
- § 2175Role and capacity of Oversight Board
- § 2176Compensation of professionals
- § 2177Interim compensation
- § 2191Rules of construction
- § 2192Right of Puerto Rico to determine its future political status
- § 2193Application of regulation to Puerto Rico
- § 2194Automatic stay upon enactment
- § 2195Protection from inter-debtor transfers
- § 2196Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico
- § 2197Report
- § 2198Report on territorial debt
- § 2199Expansion of HUBZones in Puerto Rico
- § 2200Determination on debt
- § 2211Definitions
- § 2212Position of Revitalization Coordinator
- § 2213Critical Projects
- § 2214Miscellaneous provisions
- § 2215Federal agency requirements
- § 2216Judicial review
- § 2217Savings clause
- § 2231Creditor collective action
- § 2232Applicable law
- § 2241Sense of Congress regarding permanent, pro-growth fiscal reforms