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42 U.S.C. 1583: Redetermination of demountable housing as temporary or permanentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 9-HOUSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE
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§1583. Redetermination of demountable housing as temporary or permanent

With respect to any housing classified, prior to April 20, 1950, by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as demountable, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, as soon as practicable but not later in any event than December 31, 1950, and after consultation with the communities affected, redetermine (taking into consideration local standards and conditions) whether such housing is of a temporary or permanent character, and after such redetermination shall dispose of such housing in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

( Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862 , title VI, § 603, as added June 28, 1948, ch. 688, § 7 , as added Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94 , title II, § 201, 64 Stat. 59 ; amended Pub. L. 89–174, § 5(a) , Sept. 9, 1965 , 79 Stat. 669 .)

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Transfer of Functions

For transfer of functions to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see note set out under section 1581 of this title.