§ 4009. — Appropriations for sites and buildings.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 18USC4009]
TITLE 18--CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART III--PRISONS AND PRISONERS
CHAPTER 301--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 4009. Appropriations for sites and buildings
The Attorney General may authorize the use of a sum not to exceed
$100,000 in each instance, payable from any unexpended balance of the
appropriation ``Support of United States prisoners'' for the purpose of
leasing or acquiring a site, preparation of plans, and erection of
necessary buildings under section 4003 of this title.
If in any instance it shall be impossible or impracticable to secure
a proper site and erect the necessary buildings within the above
limitation the Attorney General may authorize the use of a sum not to
exceed $10,000 in each instance, payable from any unexpended balance of
the appropriation ``Support of United States prisoners'' for the purpose
of securing options and making preliminary surveys or sketches.
Upon selection of an appropriate site the Attorney General shall
submit to Congress an estimate of the cost of purchasing same and of
remodeling, constructing, and equipping the necessary buildings thereon.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 849.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Sec. 753d (May 14, 1930, ch.
274, Sec. 5, 46 Stat. 326).
Minor changes of phraseology were made.
