Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§410gg–5 Authorization of appropriations; entrance or admission fees prohibition
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER LIX–E— - BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK › § 410gg–5
Summary
Funds may be provided to operate Biscayne National Monument, including up to $8,500,000 to buy land under this subchapter. No entrance or admission fees may be charged for the park.
Full Legal Text
Title 16, §410gg–5
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In addition to the sums previously authorized to be appropriated for Biscayne National Monument, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the administration of the park, and not to exceed $8,500,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests therein, as provided in this subchapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no fees shall be charged for entrance or admission to the park.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Authorizations Effective
October 1, 1980; Contractual, Obligatory, and Payment Authority Provided in Appropriations Pub. L. 96–287, title IV, § 401,
June 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 602, provided that: “Authorizations of moneys to be appropriated under this Act [Pub. L. 96–287] shall be effective
October 1, 1980. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, authority to enter into contracts to incur obligations, or to make payments under this Act shall be effective only to the extent, and in such amounts, as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.”
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 410gg–5
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73