FEDERAL · 10 U.S.C. · Chapter 979
Emergency construction: fortifications
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
If in an emergency the President considers it urgent, a temporary installation or fortification may be built on private land if the owner consents in writing.
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History
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 591; Pub. L. 91–393, §5, Sept. 1, 1970, 84 Stat. 835; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(18), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3819.)
Editorial Notes
The word "important" is omitted as covered by the word "urgent". The words "upon which such work is to be placed" are omitted as surplusage.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2021—Pub. L. 116–283 substituted "installation" for "air base".
1970—Pub. L. 91–393 struck out "In such a case, section 175 of title 50 does not apply."
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2021—Pub. L. 116–283 substituted "installation" for "air base".
1970—Pub. L. 91–393 struck out "In such a case, section 175 of title 50 does not apply."