2000 U.S. Code
Title 48 - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
CHAPTER 4 - PUERTO RICO
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 731d - Ratification of constitution by Congress
View Metadata| Publication Title | United States Code, 2000 Edition, 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. 731d - Ratification of constitution by Congress |
| Contains | section 731d |
| Date | 2000 |
| Laws in Effect as of Date | January 2, 2001 |
| Positive Law | No |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §3, 64 Stat. 319. |
| Statutes at Large References | 64 Stat. 319 66 Stat. 327 |
§731d. Ratification of constitution by Congress
Upon adoption of the constitution by the people of Puerto Rico, the President of the United States is authorized to transmit such constitution to the Congress of the United States if he finds that such constitution conforms with the applicable provisions of sections 731b to 731e of this title and of the Constitution of the United States.
Upon approval by the Congress the constitution shall become effective in accordance with its terms.
(July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §3, 64 Stat. 319.)
CodificationSection was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.
Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto RicoConstitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico was approved by the Constitutional Convention of Puerto Rico on Feb. 6, 1952; ratified by the people of Puerto Rico on Mar. 3, 1952; amended and approved by Congress by Joint Res. July 3, 1952, ch. 567, 66 Stat. 327; proclaimed by the Governor of Puerto Rico to be in force and effect on July 25, 1952.
Section Referred to in Other SectionsThis section is referred to in sections 731b, 731c of this title.
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