Volume 29
Public Law 54–58
To reorganize the customs collection district of Alaska.
Approved March 16, 1896
Statutory text
An Act
To reorganize the customs collection district of Alaska.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the customs collection district of Alaska be, and the same is hereby, reorganized and established to comprise the Territory of Alaska, in which Sitka shall be the port of entry.
Sec. 2.
That
Subports of entry and delivery.
such other places as may be designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, as the interests of commerce may require, shall be subports
Officers.
of entry or delivery or both; and customs officers shall be stationed at such subports, with authority to enter and clear vessels, receive duties, fees, and other moneys, and perform such other services and receive such compensation as in the judgment of the Secretary of the Treasury the exigencies of commerce may require.
Sec. 3.
That
Repeal.
all acts or parts of acts in conflict with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed.
Approved, .