Title 43 — Public LandsRelease 119-73
§873 Lands granted for erecting public buildings; purpose of grant
Title 43 › Chapter CHAPTER 20— - RESERVATIONS AND GRANTS TO STATES FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES › § 873
Summary
Grants of U.S. land made to a State before May 16, 1958, for capital buildings used by the legislature, executive, and courts also cover construction, repairs, land, furnishings, and bond principal and interest.
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Title 43, §873
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In any case in which public lands of the United States have been granted to a State, before May 16, 1958, for the purpose of erecting public buildings at the capital of such State for legislative, executive, and judicial purposes, the purpose of such grant shall be deemed to include construction, reconstruction, repair, renovation, and other permanent improvements of such public buildings, the acquisition of necessary land for such buildings, furnishings and equipment for such buildings, and the payment of principal and interest on bonds issued for any such purpose.
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43 U.S.C. § 873
Title 43 — Public Lands
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73