FEDERAL · 43 U.S.C. · Chapter 12

Contracts for materials; liability of United States

Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 43Public Lands·Ch. 12 — RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT·Subch. I
When appropriations have been made for the commencement or continuation of construction or operation and maintenance of any project, the Secretary may, in connection with such construction or operation and maintenance, enter into contracts for miscellaneous services, for materials and supplies, as well as for construction, which may cover such periods of time as the Secretary may consider necessary but in which the liability of the United States shall be contingent upon appropriations being made therefor.

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History

(Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 418, §12, 53 Stat. 1197.)

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Definitions
The definitions in section 485a of this title apply to this section.