§171. Transfer of discontinued apparatus to other branches

The Architect of the Capitol may transfer apparatus, appliances, equipments, and supplies of any kind, discontinued or permanently out of service, to other branches of the service of the United States, or District of Columbia, whenever, in his judgment the interests of the Government service may require it.

(June 26, 1912, ch. 182, §11, 37 Stat. 184 ; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291 ; May 29, 1928, ch. 901, §1(120), 45 Stat. 995 ; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §3(17), 65 Stat. 708 .)

Codification

Section is based on act June 26, 1912, popularly known as the "District of Columbia Appropriation Act June 26, 1912, fiscal year 1913".

Prior Provisions

Act Mar. 2, 1911, ch. 192, §9, 36 Stat. 1011 .

Amendments

1951-Act Oct. 31, 1951, struck out "with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior," after "whenever,".

1928-Act May 29, 1928, struck out provision that required a transfer statement to be submitted in the annual report to Congress by the Superintendent of the Capitol Building and Grounds.

Change of Name

Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Codification and Prior Provisions notes set out under section 161 of this title.