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40 U.S.C. § 1315

Law enforcement authority of Secretary of Homeland Security for protection of public property

United States · Title 40 — PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS · Status: effective

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40 U.S.C. § 1315, Law enforcement authority of Secretary of Homeland Security for protection of public property, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/474258
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While engaged in the performance of official duties, an officer or agent designated under this subsection may— The Secretary may— Nothing in this section shall be construed to—

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 107-217(H.R. 2068)2002-08-21
    To revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to public buildings, property, and works, as title 40, United States Code, "Public Buildings, Property, and Works".
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally
  • Amended byPub. L. 107-296(H.R. 5005)2002-11-25
    Homeland Security Act of 2002
    House: 295–132Senate: 90–9