48-U.S.C.-1414

§1414 – Exclusive Privileges of Discoverer

Pathway

Title 48 > Chapter 8 > Section 1414

Details

• Reference: Section 1414
• Legend: §1414 – Exclusive Privileges of Discoverer
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

The discoverer, or his assigns, being citizens of the United States, may be allowed, at the pleasure of Congress, the exclusive right of occupying such island, rocks, or keys, for the purpose of obtaining guano, and of selling and delivering the same to citizens of the United States, to be used therein, and may be allowed to charge and receive for every ton thereof delivered alongside a vessel, in proper tubs, within reach of ships tackle, a sum not exceeding $8 per ton for the best quality, or $4 for every ton taken while in its native place of deposit.

(R.S. §5573.)

Codification

R.S. §5573 derived from act Aug. 18, 1856, ch. 164, §2, 11 Stat. 119.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

48-U.S.C.-1408E in the Legal Encyclopedia: Territories

In this entry about 48-U.S.C.-1408E, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to territories in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States territories-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

Topic Map

• Browse the Topic Map in relation with Title 48 (Territories And Insular Possessions) guided by subject interests.