Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-102
§873 Lands Granted for Erecting Public Buildings; Purpose of Grant
Title 43 › CHAPTER 20 — RESERVATIONS AND GRANTS TO STATES FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES › § 873
Summary
If the U.S. gave land to a State before May 16, 1958 so the State could have buildings at its capital for government use, that gift also covers construction and improvements, buying land, furnishings and equipment, and paying 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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102