American Samoa § 43.1002 - Possession immediately after service of notice.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1002 — Possession immediately after service of notice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1002. Possession immediately after service of notice.
When the government desires to enter into the possession of the property immediately after the service of the notice provided for in 43.1026, the Territorial Registrar shall so state in the notice and any damage sustained by the occupant, lessee, lessor or owner of such property by reason of the immediate occupancy by the government shall be included in the compensation to the aggrieved parties. When the required notice has not been given and the government desires to enter into the possession of the property at any time during the proceedings and before the rights of the parties and the amount of compensation are determined, the Territorial Registrar shall give the required notice, which shall also specify the date upon which the government may enter into the possession of the property.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1002
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1002 cover?
Section 43.1002 ("Possession immediately after service of notice.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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