Title 43Public LandsRelease 119-73not60

§873 Lands Granted for Erecting Public Buildings; Purpose of Grant

Title 43 › Chapter 20— RESERVATIONS AND GRANTS TO STATES FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES › § 873

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Federal land grants made before May 16, 1958 to a State for capital buildings for legislature, governor, and courts cover building and repair work, buying land, furnishings and equipment, and paying bond principal and interest.

Full Legal Text

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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Citation

43 U.S.C. § 873

Title 43Public Lands

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60