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

48 U.S.C. § 220 to 224

Omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 220 to 224, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

act Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, § 732 Stat. 828Section 220, , , vested control over the fur seal, salmon and other fisheries of Alaska in Department of the Interior.

June 6, 1924, ch. 272, § 143 Stat. 464June 18, 1926, ch. 62144 Stat. 752Section 221, acts , ; , , empowered Secretary to set aside fishing areas, prescribed closed seasons, and to place limitations on catch.

June 6, 1924, ch. 272, § 143 Stat. 464June 18, 1926, ch. 62144 Stat. 752Section 222, acts , ; , , declared that fishing in certain areas was unlawful, prohibited granting of exclusive rights, and provided that citizens shall not be denied fishing rights.

June 6, 1924, ch. 272, § 143 Stat. 464Aug. 14, 1937, ch. 62250 Stat. 639Apr. 7, 1938, ch. 11052 Stat. 208Section 222a, acts , ; , ; , , prohibited commercial salmon fishing by nonresidents.

June 6, 1924, ch. 272, § 143 Stat. 464June 18, 1926, ch. 62144 Stat. 752Section 223, acts , ; , , related to prohibited areas in creeks, streams, rivers, etc.

June 6, 1924, ch. 272, § 143 Stat. 464June 18, 1926, ch. 62144 Stat. 752Section 223a, acts , ; , , authorized Secretary to permit taking of fish or shellfish for bait purposes.

June 6, 1924, ch. 272, § 143 Stat. 464Aug. 2, 1937, ch. 55650 Stat. 557Section 223b, acts , ; , , authorized Secretary to lease bottoms for oyster cultivation.

June 6, 1924, ch. 272, § 143 Stat. 464June 18, 1926, ch. 62144 Stat. 752Section 224, acts , ; , , prohibited importation of salmon during closed seasons.