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Code · U.S. Code · Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS · CHAPTER 2— UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY · § 36a

§ 36a. Acquisition of scientific or technical books, maps, etc., for library

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The Director of the United States Geological Survey, under the general supervision of the Secretary of the Interior, is authorized to acquire for the United States, by gift or devise, scientific or technical books, manuscripts, maps, and related materials, and to deposit the same in the library of the United States Geological Survey for reference and use as authorized by law.
(May 14, 1940, ch. 190, 54 Stat. 212; Pub. L. 102–154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.)
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  • May 14, 1940, ch. 190
  • 54 Stat. 212
  • Pub. L. 102–154, title I
  • 105 Stat. 1000
  • Pub. L. 102–154
  • 64 Stat. 1262
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§ 36a
Acquisition of scientific or technical books, maps, etc., for library
ActMay 14, 1940, ch. 190
Stat.54 Stat. 212
Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–154, title I
Stat.105 Stat. 1000
Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–154
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