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40 U.S.C. 8108: Use of public buildings for public ceremoniesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 40-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKSCHAPTER 81-ADMINISTRATIVE
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§8108. Use of public buildings for public ceremonies

Except as expressly authorized by law, public buildings in the District of Columbia (other than the Capitol Building and the White House), and the approaches to those public buildings, shall not be used or occupied in connection with ceremonies for the inauguration of the President or other public functions.

( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1206 .)

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8108

40:31.

Apr. 28, 1902, ch. 594, [§] 1 (last par. on p. 152), 32 Stat. 152.

The words “in any manner whatever” are omitted as unnecessary.