Us Code § 302 - Change of name as affecting various rights; records, maps, and public documents

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§ 302. Change of name as affecting various rights; records, maps, and public documents

The change in the name of said hospital shall in no wise affect the rights of the Federal Government, or any municipality, corporation, association, or person; and all records, maps, and public documents of the United States in which said hospital is mentioned or referred to under the name of the Ancon Hospital or otherwise shall be held to refer to the said hospital under and by the name of the Gorgas Hospital.

(Mar. 24, 1928, ch. 240, §2, 45 Stat. 366.)

CHAPTER 9—HOSPITALIZATION OF MENTALLY ILL NATIONALS RETURNED FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Sec.
321.
Definitions.
322.
Reception of eligible persons at ports of entry or debarkation.
323.
Transfer and release to State of residence or legal domicile, or to relative.
324.
Care and treatment of eligible persons until transfer and release.
325.
Examination of persons admitted.
326.
Release of patient.
327.
Notification to committing court of discharge or conditional release.
328.
Payment for care and treatment.
329.
Availability of appropriations for transportation.

        

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