Title 38 — Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73
§8115 Acceptance of certain property
Title 38 › Part PART VI— - ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY › Chapter CHAPTER 81— - ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF HOSPITAL AND DOMICILIARY FACILITIES; PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY; ENHANCED-USE LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES › § 8115
Summary
The President may accept property from states, localities, or people for disabled care if it is safe and in repair; assign an agency to manage it.
Full Legal Text
Title 38, §8115
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The President may accept from any State or other political subdivision, or from any person, any building, structure, equipment, or grounds suitable for the care of disabled persons, with due regard to fire or other hazards, state of repair, and all other pertinent considerations. The President may designate which agency of the Federal Government shall have the control and management of any property so accepted.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in former section 5005 of this title prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 96–22.
Amendments
1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5015 of this title as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 1979, but not applicable with respect to the acquisition,
Construction
, or alteration of any medical facilities if the acquisition,
Construction
, or alteration (not including exchange) was approved by the President before Oct. 1, 1979, see section 302 of Pub. L. 96–22, set out as a note under section 8101 of this title.
Reference
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Citation
38 U.S.C. § 8115
Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73