Title 48, Chapter 4 — Puerto Rico

Territory included under name Puerto Rico

Change of name; Puerto Rico

Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution

Submission of sections 731b to 731e of this title to people of Puerto Rico for referendum; convening of constitutional convention; requisites of constitution

Ratification of constitution by Congress

Chapter continued in force and effect

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Citizens; former Spanish subjects and children; body politic; name

Citizens; residence in island of citizens of United States

Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 403(a)(14), 66 Stat. 279

Omitted

United States laws extended to Puerto Rico; internal revenue receipts covered into treasury

Extension of industrial alcohol and internal revenue laws to Puerto Rico

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Puerto Rican law modified

Privileges and immunities

Free interchange of merchandise with United States

Duties on foreign imports; books and pamphlets in English language

Duties and taxes to constitute fund for benefit of Puerto Rico; ports of entry

Export duties, taxes, etc.; bonds to anticipate revenues

Internal-revenue taxes; levy and collection; discrimination

Acknowledgment of deeds

Repealed. July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIII, § 1313, 58 Stat. 714

Coasting trade laws

Tax exempt bonds

Public improvement bonds sold to United States or agency thereof excluded from public indebtedness

Refunding bonds excluded temporarily in computing indebtedness

Public lands and buildings; reservations; rights prior to July 1, 1902

Public property transferred; “control” defined

Conveyance by President to people of lands, buildings, etc.

Harbors and navigable waters transferred; definitions

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Interstate commerce and certain other laws inapplicable to Puerto Rico

Corporate real estate holdings

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), (4), 64 Stat. 320

Omitted

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Repealed. June 30, 1954, ch. 428, § 1, 68 Stat. 336

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Official reports

Government expenses payable out of revenues

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Legislative power

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Omitted

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Income tax laws; modification or repeal by legislature

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Omitted

Repealed. Pub. L. 91–272, § 13, June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 298

Appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, etc.; use of English language

Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39, 62 Stat. 992

Omitted

Repealed. Pub. L. 90–274, § 103(g), Mar. 27, 1968, 82 Stat. 63

Fees part of United States revenues

Fees payable by United States out of revenue of Puerto Rico

Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39, 62 Stat. 992

Omitted

Habeas corpus; mandamus; suit to restrain assessment or collection of taxes

Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39, 62 Stat. 992

Judicial process; officials to be citizens of United States; oath

Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39, 62 Stat. 992

Resident Commissioner; election

Qualifications of Commissioner; appointment to fill vacancy

Salary of Commissioner; allowances; franking privilege

Salary and traveling expenses; payment

Slum clearance and urban redevelopment and renewal projects; powers of government

Authorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by government and municipalities

Ratification of prior acts

Legislative authorization to create authorities

Authority to appoint commissioners; powers of authorities

Authorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by municipalities

Issuance of bonds and obligations

Bonds as public debt

Ratification of previous legislation