Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 9776

Emergency construction: fortifications

If in an emergency the President considers it urgent, a temporary installation or fortification may be built on private land if the owner consents in writing.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 591Pub. L. 91–393, § 584 Stat. 835Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 923(e)(18)134 Stat. 3819(, ; , , ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

9776

50:178.

Apr. 11, 1898, J. Res. 21, 30 Stat. 737.

The word “important” is omitted as covered by the word “urgent”. The words “upon which such work is to be placed” are omitted as surplusage.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 116–2832021— substituted “installation” for “air base”.

Pub. L. 91–393section 175 of title 501970— struck out “In such a case, does not apply.”