Us Code § 1 - to 6. Repealed. July 16, 1947, ch. 256, §1, 61 Stat. 327
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 1 — to 6. Repealed. July 16, 1947, ch. 256, §1, 61 Stat. 327, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1. to 6. Repealed. July 16, 1947, ch. 256, §1, 61 Stat. 327
Section 1, R.S. §5263, related to use of public domain.
Section 2, R.S. §5264, related to use of materials from public lands.
Section 3, R.S. §5266; acts June 19, 1934, ch. 652, §601, 48 Stat. 1101; Mar. 6, 1943, ch. 10, §6, 57 Stat. 12, related to Government priority in transmission of messages.
Section 4, R.S. §5267; act June 19, 1934, ch. 652, §601, 48 Stat. 1101, related to purchase of lines.
Section 5, R.S. §5268; act June 19, 1934, ch. 652, §601, 48 Stat. 1101, related to acceptance of obligations to be filed.
Section 6, R.S. §5265; act June 19, 1934, ch. 652, §601, 48 Stat. 1101, provided that rights were not transferable.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of Repeal
Act July 16, 1947, ch. 256, §3, 61 Stat. 327, provided that: "This Act [repealing sections 1 to 6 and 8 of this title] shall take effect on the tenth day following the enactment date thereof [July 16, 1947]."
Authority of Federal Communications Commission; Effect of Repeal
Act July 16, 1947, ch. 256, §2, 61 Stat. 327, provided that: "Nothing in this Act [repealing sections 1 to 6 and 8 of this title] shall limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission under the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended [chapter 5 of this title], to prescribe charges, classifications, regulations, and practices, including priorities, applicable to Government communications."
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