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40 U.S.C. 8162: Ailanthus trees prohibitedText 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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§8162. Ailanthus trees prohibited

Ailanthus trees shall not be purchased for, or planted in, the public grounds.

( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1209 .)

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Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

8162

40:102.

R.S. § 1830.

The word “ailanthus” is substituted for “ailantus” to correct an error in the source provision.