Title 13 — CensusRelease 119-73
§15 Leases for 1980 decennial census
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Summary
The usual 15 percent limit in the June 30, 1932 law does not apply to leases the Secretary makes to run the 1980 decennial census. However, rent for those leases cannot exceed 105 percent of the appraised fair yearly rent, or the proportional amount if the lease is for less than a year.
Full Legal Text
Title 13, §15
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The 15 percent limitation contained in section 322 11 See References in Text note below. of the Act of June 30, 1932 (47 Stat. 412) shall not apply to leases entered into by the Secretary for the purpose of carrying out the 1980 decennial census, but no lease may be entered into for such purpose at a rental in excess of 105 percent of the appraised fair annual rental of the leased premises, or a proportionate part of the appraised fair annual rental in the case of a lease for less than a year.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
References in Text
section 322 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (47 Stat. 412), referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 100–678, § 7, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4052.
Amendments
2003—Pub. L. 108–178 struck out “; 40 U.S.C. 278a” after “47 Stat. 412”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 2003 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 108–178 effective Aug. 21, 2002, see section 5 of Pub. L. 108–178, set out as a note under section 5334 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
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Citation
13 U.S.C. § 15
Title 13 — Census
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
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