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48 U.S.C. § 531 to 535

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Title
48 — Territories and Insular Possessions
Chapter
CH3
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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Editorial Notes Codification Sections 531 to 535, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union. Section 531, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 66, 31 Stat. 153; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, § 303, 42 Stat. 116, vested executive power in a governor and set out his age and residence requirements, appointment, term, and powers in general. Section 532, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 67, 31 Stat. 153, made governor responsible for the execution of all laws and granted him other executive powers. Section 533, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 68, 31 Stat. 153, vested in governor powers and duties of specified former officials. Section 534, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 69, 31 Stat. 154; July 2, 1932, ch. 389, 47 Stat. 565; Aug. 21, 1958, Pub. L. 85–714, 72 Stat. 707, called for appointment of a Secretary of Hawaii and set out powers and duties of his office. Section 535, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 70, 31 Stat. 154, called for secretary to perform duties of governor in event of governor’s death, removal, resignation, or disability.

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