Title 20 — EducationRelease 119-73
§80c Transfer or loan of objects, equipment and records to Smithsonian Institution
Title 20 › Chapter CHAPTER 3— - SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER X— - NATIONAL ARMED FORCES MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD › § 80c
Summary
Top leaders of federal departments and independent agencies may give or lend military, naval, aeronautical, and space items, equipment, and records to the Smithsonian for its use at no cost. The Smithsonian can use them for displays, historical work, or other suitable purposes.
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Title 20, §80c
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The heads of executive departments and independent agencies of the Government are authorized to transfer or loan to the Smithsonian Institution for its use without charge therefor military, naval, aeronautical, and space objects, equipment and records for exhibition, historical, or other appropriate purposes.
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20 U.S.C. § 80c
Title 20 — Education
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73