SEC. 19. It is expressly provided that, in the event the Government should desire to maintain and operate for itself the system and enterprise herein authorized, the grantee shall surrender his franchise and will turn over to the Government said system and all serviceable equipment therein, at cost, less reasonable depreciation.
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CitationRA 697 Section 19 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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