§ 53a. — Authorization of appropriations.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 20USC53a]
TITLE 20--EDUCATION
CHAPTER 3--SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES
SUBCHAPTER I--CHARTER PROVISIONS
Sec. 53a. Authorization of appropriations
Appropriations are authorized for the maintenance of the
Astrophysical Observatory and the making of solar observations at high
altitudes; for repairs and alterations of buildings and grounds occupied
by the Smithsonian Institution in the District of Columbia and
elsewhere; and for preparation of manuscripts, drawings, and
illustrations for publications.
(Aug. 22, 1949, ch. 494, Sec. 2, 63 Stat. 623.)
