Public Law 112-129
Public Law 112-129
by the 112th Congress of the United States
1343050Public Law 112-1292012by the 112th Congress of the United States
112TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS
1ST SESSION

An Act
To provide for the release of the reversionary interest held by the United States in certain land conveyed by the United States in 1950 for the establishment of an airport in Cook County, Minnesota.


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Section 1. Release of reversionary interest and use conditions, Cook County Airport, Cook County, Minnesota. edit

(a) Release Of Reversionary Interest Required.—
The Secretary of Agriculture, acting on behalf of the United States, shall release, without consideration—
(1) the conditions imposed on the use of the parcel of land originally conveyed by the Secretary pursuant to section 16 of the Federal Airport Act (Act of May 13, 1946, ch. 251, 60 Stat. 170) to the State of Minnesota by deed executed May 31, 1950, for the establishment of an airport in Cook County, Minnesota; and
(2) the reversionary interest retained by the United States in connection with such conditions.
(b) Instrument Of Release.—
The Secretary of Agriculture shall execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release, amended deed, or other appropriate instrument reflecting the release of the reversionary interest and conditions under subsection (a).

Approved June 8, 2011.

Legislative History edit

  • CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 158 (2012)
    • April 24, considered and passed House by voice vote.
    • May 24, considered and passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

 

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