Title 13, CensusRelease 119-110
§15 Leases for 1980 Decennial Census
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Summary
The 15% limit from a 1932 law does not apply to leases the Secretary makes for the 1980 census, but rent cannot exceed 105% of appraised annual rent or a matching fraction for shorter leases.
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Title 13, §15
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The 15 percent limitation contained in section 322 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section 322 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (47 Stat. 412), referred to in text, was repealed by Pub.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.
Reference
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Citation
13 U.S.C. § 15
Title 13, Census
Last Updated
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110