2017 US Code
Title 48 - Territories and Insular Possessions
Chapter 10 - Territorial Provisions of a General Nature
Secs. 1480 to 1480b - Repealed. Pub. L. 95-584, §1, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2483

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Section Name §§1480 to 1480b. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–584, §1, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2483
Repeal Summary

Section 1480, R.S. §1890, related to right of religious corporations to hold real estate.

Section 1480a, act Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 397, §26, 24 Stat. 641, related to real estate necessary for use of congregations.

Section 1480b, act Sept. 22, 1950, ch. 986, 64 Stat. 905, related to inapplicability of sections 1480 and 1480a to Alaska.

Editorial Notes EFFECT OF REPEAL

Pub. L. 95–584, §2, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2483, provided that: "This repeal [repealing sections 1480 to 1480b of this title] may not be considered or construed as endorsement, support, or permission for any development on or other use of any land in any territory or possession of the United States; nor shall it be evidence of congressional or other intent to confirm title to any lands in said territories or possessions claimed by any association, corporation, or other entity for religious or charitable purposes."

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, 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 10 - TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE
Secs. 1480 to 1480b - Repealed. Pub. L. 95-584, §1, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2483
Contains sections 1480 to 1480b
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition repealed
Statutes at Large References 24 Stat. 641
64 Stat. 905
92 Stat. 2483
Public Law References Public Law 95-584
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