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48 U.S.C. 1489: Loss of title of United States to lands in territories through adverse possession or prescription forbiddenText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 48-TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONSCHAPTER 10-TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE
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§1489. Loss of title of United States to lands in territories through adverse possession or prescription forbidden

On and after March 27, 1934, no prescription or statute of limitations shall run, or continue to run, against the title of the United States to lands in any territory or possession or place or territory under the jurisdiction or control of the United States; and no title to any such lands of the United States or any right therein shall be acquired by adverse possession or prescription, or otherwise than by conveyance from the United States.

( Mar. 27, 1934, ch. 99 , 48 Stat. 507 ; Proc. No. 2695, eff. July 4, 1946 , 11 F.R. 7517, 60 Stat. 1352 .)

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Reference to Philippine Islands omitted in view of independence of Philippines proclaimed by President of United States in Proc. No. 2695, set out under section 1394 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and issued pursuant to section 1394 of Title 22.