§231b — Title 16 Conservation | U.S. Code

Summary

The Secretary of the Interior may acquire property within the Chalmette Unit of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve by donation, by purchase at prices the Secretary approves, or by condemnation under title 40, section 3113; titles must satisfy the Secretary and purchases paid only with donated funds.

Title 16, §231b

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The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in his discretion, to acquire in behalf of the United States, through donations or by purchase at prices deemed by him reasonable, or by condemnation in accordance with section 3113 of title 40, lands, buildings, structures, and other property, or interests therein, located within the boundaries of the Chalmette Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve as fixed and determined by this subchapter, the title to such property and interests to be satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior, and to accept donations of funds for the acquisition and maintenance thereof: Provided, That payment for such property or interests shall be made solely from donated funds.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Codification “Section 3113 of title 40” substituted in text for “the Act of August 1, 1888 (25 Stat. 357)” on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

“Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve” substituted for “Jean Lafitte National Historical Park” pursuant to Pub. L. 111–11. “Chalmette Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park” substituted for “Chalmette National Historical Park” pursuant to Pub. L. 95–625.

§231b Acceptance of donations