Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§1529 Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction over certain lands
Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 40— - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE › § 1529
Summary
Regardless of other laws, the Secretary of Commerce may give up all or part of the United States' law-making control over lands or property the Secretary manages in any State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession when the Secretary thinks it is appropriate. The Secretary can do this by filing a notice with the Governor (or top executive if there is no Governor) that becomes effective when accepted, or by using whatever procedure the local law requires.
Full Legal Text
Title 15, §1529
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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.
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15 U.S.C. § 1529
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73