Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-102
§8108 Contributions to Local Authorities
Title 38 › PART VI — ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY › CHAPTER 81 — ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF HOSPITAL AND DOMICILIARY FACILITIES; PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY; ENHANCED-USE LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY › SUBCHAPTER I — ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES › § 8108
Summary
The Secretary may fund local governments to improve traffic safety near medical facilities.
Full Legal Text
Title 38, §8108
Veterans' Benefits, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The Secretary may make contributions to local authorities toward, or for, the construction of traffic controls, road improvements, or other devices adjacent to a medical facility if considered necessary for safe ingress or egress.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in former section 5001(g) of this title prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 96–22.
Amendments
1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5008 of this title as this section. Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
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
Citations & Metadata
Citation
38 U.S.C. § 8108
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102