§ 276. — Ownership of facilities.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 15USC276]
TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 7--NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Sec. 276. Ownership of facilities
In the absence of specific agreement to the contrary, additional
facilities, including equipment, purchased pursuant to the performance
of services authorized by section 273 of this title shall become the
property of the Department of Commerce.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 872, Sec. 8, 31 Stat. 1450; June 30, 1932, ch. 314,
title III, Sec. 312, 47 Stat. 410; Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 906, Sec. 1, 70
Stat. 959.)
Amendments
1956--Act Aug. 3, 1956, substituted provisions relating to ownership
of additional facilities by the Department of Commerce (formerly
contained in section 278b of this title) for those relating to fees, see
section 275a of this title.
1932--Act June 30, 1932, inserted provision for payment of moneys
into the Treasury, among other changes.
Effective Date of 1932 Amendment
Amendment by act June 30, 1932, effective July 1, 1932, see section
314 of that act.
