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40 U.S.C. § 8108

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Use of public buildings for public ceremonies
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Title
40 — Public Buildings, Property, and Works
Chapter
STII/PTD/CH81
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

Section Text

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Except as expressly authorized by law, public buildings in the District of Columbia (other than the Capitol Building and the White House), and the approaches to those public buildings, shall not be used or occupied in connection with ceremonies for the inauguration of the President or other public functions. (Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1206.) Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 810840:31.Apr. 28, 1902, ch. 594, [§] 1 (last par. on p. 152), 32 Stat. 152. The words “in any manner whatever” are omitted as unnecessary.

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