2022 US Code
Title 15 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 40 - Department of Commerce
Sec. 1529 - Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction over certain lands

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Citation 15 U.S.C. § 1529 (2022)
Section Name §1529. Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction over certain lands
Section Text

Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary of Commerce, whenever the Secretary considers it desirable, may relinquish to a State, or to a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, all or part of the legislative jurisdiction of the United States over lands or interests under the Secretary's control in that State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession. Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction under this section may be accomplished—

(1) by filing with the Governor (or, if none exists, with the chief executive officer) of the State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession concerned a notice of relinquishment to take effect upon acceptance of the notice; or

(2) as required by the laws of the State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 98–623, title IV, §406, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3409.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 40 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sec. 1529 - Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction over certain lands
Contains section 1529
Date 2022
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 5, 2023
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 98 Stat. 3409
Public Law References Public Law 98-623
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