2015 US Code
Title 48 - Territories and Insular Possessions (Sections 1 - 2004)
Chapter 4 - Puerto Rico (Sections 731 - 916)
Subchapter I - General Provisions (Sections 731 - 755)
Sec. 731b - Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 48 - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 48 - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS CHAPTER 4 - PUERTO RICO SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 731b - Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution |
| Contains | section 731b |
| Date | 2015 |
| Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 3, 2016 |
| Positive Law | No |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §1, 64 Stat. 319. |
| Statutes at Large References | 64 Stat. 319, 320 |
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Fully recognizing the principle of government by consent, sections 731b to 731e of this title are now adopted in the nature of a compact so that the people of Puerto Rico may organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption.
(July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §1, 64 Stat. 319.)
CODIFICATIONSection was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.
REPEALSAct July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §6, 64 Stat. 320, provided that: "All laws or parts of laws inconsistent with this Act [enacting sections 731b to 731e of this title] are hereby repealed."
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