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48 U.S.C. § 731a

Change of name; Puerto Rico

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From and after May 17, 1932, the island designated “Porto Rico” in the Act entitled “An Act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes,” approved March 2, 1917, as amended, shall be known and designated as “Puerto Rico.” All laws, regulations, and public documents and records of the United States in which such island is designated or referred to under the name of “Porto Rico” shall be held to refer to such island under and by the name of “Puerto Rico.”

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1935–1935 · leading case: Porto Rico Brokerage Co. v. United States, 76 F.2d 605 (C.C.P.A. 1935).
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Porto Rico Brokerage Co. v. United States, 76 F.2d 605 (C.C.P.A. 1935). · cites it 2× “190 [48 USCA § 731a]), from continental United States during the months of February, March, and April, 1931, was assessed for duty by the United States Collector of Customs at that port at 10 cents per pound under and by virtue of the provisions, as construed by him, of Joint…”
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