Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 48 : Section 731a


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 731a. Change of name; Puerto Rico

      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."



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