33 U.S.C. § 727
Section 727 · Lighthouse and other sites; necessity for cession by State of jurisdiction
Applied in 1 court decisions — leading case 139 Misc. 2d 42 - Barrett v. State (1988)
Most recently applied in 139 Misc. 2d 42 - Barrett v. State (February 1988)
No lighthouse, beacon, public piers, or landmark, shall be built or erected on any site until cession of jurisdiction over the same has been made to the United States.
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Codification
R.S. §4661 derived from act Mar. 3, 1821, ch. 52, §3, 3 Stat. 644.
Cross References
Acceptance of cession of jurisdiction, exclusive or partial, see section 255 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.