48 U.S.C. § 731b

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 731b - Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution

Fully recognizing the principle of government by consent, sections 731b to 731e of this title are now adopted in the nature of a compact so that the people of Puerto Rico may organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption.

48 U.S.C. § 731b

July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §1, 64 Stat. 319.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONSection was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

REPEALSAct July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §6, 64 Stat. 320, provided that: "All laws or parts of laws inconsistent with this Act [enacting sections 731b to 731e of this title] are hereby repealed."