§ 731a. Change of name; Puerto Rico
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From and after May 17, 1932, the island designated “Porto Rico” in the Act entitled “An Act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes,” approved March 2, 1917, as amended, shall be known and designated as “Puerto Rico.” All laws, regulations, and public documents and records of the United States in which such island is designated or referred to under the name of “Porto Rico” shall be held to refer to such island under and by the name of “Puerto Rico.”
(May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)
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- § 747Public property transferred; “control” defined
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- § 864Appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, etc.; use of English language
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- § 746Public lands and buildings; reservations; rights prior to July 1, 1902
- § 894Salary and traveling expenses; payment
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- § 736Puerto Rican law modified
- § 845Income tax laws; modification or repeal by legislature
- § 751Interstate commerce and certain other laws inapplicable to Puerto Rico
- § 744Coasting trade laws
- § 2009Assignment of rooms to Commissioner from Puerto Rico
- § 872Habeas corpus; mandamus; suit to restrain assessment or collection of taxes
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- § 742Acknowledgment of deeds
- § 821Legislative power
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- § 794Official reports
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- May 17, 1932, ch. 190
- 47 Stat. 158
- act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145
- 39 Stat. 951
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§ 731a
Change of name; Puerto Rico
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ActMay 17, 1932, ch. 190
Stat.47 Stat. 158
Actact Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145
Stat.39 Stat. 951
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