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1 §11. State processes executed in places ceded

§11. State processes executed in places ceded Civil, criminal and military processes, lawfully issued by an officer of the State, may be executed in places ceded to the United States, over which a concurrent jurisdiction has been reserved for such purpose.  

1 §12. Governor may cede 10 acres or less to United States; compensation to owner

§12. Governor may cede 10 acres or less to United States; compensation to owner The Governor, reserving such jurisdiction, may cede to the United States for purposes named in its Constitution any territory not exceeding 10 acres, but not including any highway; nor any public or private burying ground, dwelling house or meetinghouse, without consent […]

1 §14. Survey of land to be taken; filing and recording

§14. Survey of land to be taken; filing and recording When the Governor determines that a public exigency requires the taking of any land or rights as provided for in section 13, the Governor shall cause the land to be surveyed, located and so described that it can be identified, and a plan thereof must […]

1 §1. Extent of sovereignty and jurisdiction

§1. Extent of sovereignty and jurisdiction The jurisdiction and sovereignty of the State extend to all places within its boundaries, subject only to such rights of concurrent jurisdiction as are granted by the State over places ceded by the State to the United States. This section shall not limit or restrict the jurisdiction of the […]

1 §16. Property not to be taxed

§16. Property not to be taxed Lands with the tenements and appurtenances acquired for the purposes mentioned in section 15 shall be and continue exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation, assessment or other charges which may be levied or imposed under the authority of this State, so far as the taxation of such […]

1 §2. Offshore waters and submerged land

§2. Offshore waters and submerged land The jurisdiction of this State shall extend to and over, and be exercisable with respect to, waters offshore from the coasts of this State as follows:   1.  Marginal sea.  The marginal sea to its outermost limits as said limits may from time to time be defined or recognized […]