The President may, from time to time, in his discretion, convey to the people of Puerto Rico, such lands, buildings, or interests in lands, or other property now owned by the United States, and within the territorial limits of Puerto Rico as in his opinion are no longer needed for purposes of the United States. And he may from time to time accept by legislative grant from Puerto Rico any lands, buildings, or other interests or property which may be needed for public purposes by the United States.
Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 7 39 Stat. 954 May 17, 1932, ch. 190 47 Stat. 158 (, ; , .)
Editorial Notes
Codification
section 747 of this titleSection is comprised of proviso clause of section 7 of act . The text preceding the proviso clause of section 7 is classified to .
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
section 731a of this title“Puerto Rico” substituted in text for “Porto Rico” pursuant to act , which is classified to .
Executive Documents
Delegation of Functions
section 301 of Title 3For delegation to Secretary of the Interior of authority vested in President by this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 10250, eff. , 16 F.R. 5385, set out under , The President.