§ 80k Donation and transfer of lands and improvements, works of art, and other assets and property of Museum of African Art to Smithsonian Institution
§ 80l Establishment of Museum of African Art; functions
§ 80m Powers of Board
§ 80n Commission for the Museum of African Art
§ 80o Director, officers, and employees; appointment, compensation, and duties
§ 80p Funding
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Terms Used In U.S. Code > Title 20 > Chapter 3 > Subchapter XII - Museum of African Art

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