US Code · Through Public Law 119-103 (09/02/2026)

43 U.S.C. § 1458: Secretary to exercise certain powers over Territories

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Title 43—PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 31—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

The Secretary of the Interior shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties in relation to the Territories of the United States that were, prior to March 1, 1873, by law or by custom exercised and performed by the Secretary of State.

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