Us Code § 8122 - Jurisdiction over portion of Constitution Avenue
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§ 8122. Jurisdiction over portion of Constitution Avenue
The Director of the National Park Service has jurisdiction over that part of Constitution Avenue west of Virginia Avenue that was under the control of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia prior to May 27, 1908.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1207.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 8122 | 40:64. | May 27, 1908, ch. 200, §1 (1st complete par. on p. 356), 35 Stat. 356. |
For transfer of functions from the Chief of Engineers to the Director of the National Park Service, see the revision note under section 8102 of this title. The words "Constitution Avenue" are substituted for "B Street" to reflect the current name.
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