2016 US Code
Title 48 - Territories and Insular Possessions
Chapter 8 - Guano Islands
Sec. 1413 - Completion of proof on death of discoverer

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Citation 48 U.S.C. § 1413 (2016)
Section Name §1413. Completion of proof on death of discoverer
Section Text

If the discoverer dies before perfecting proof of discovery or fully complying with the provisions of section 1412 of this title, his widow, heir, executor, or administrator shall be entitled to the benefits of such discovery, upon complying with the provisions of this chapter. Nothing herein shall be held to impair any rights of discovery or any assignment by a discoverer recognized prior to April 2, 1872, by the United States.

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(R.S. §5572.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

R.S. §5572 derived from act Apr. 2, 1872, ch. 81, §1, 17 Stat. 48.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, 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 8 - GUANO ISLANDS
Sec. 1413 - Completion of proof on death of discoverer
Contains section 1413
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large Reference 17 Stat. 48
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