Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§424–1 Acquisition of land
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER LX— - NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS › § 424–1
Summary
The Secretary may get land, easements, and buildings in the park area by gift, purchase with donated or federal funds, or by exchange; only from willing sellers, and any acquired property becomes part of the park.
Full Legal Text
Title 16, §424–1
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(a)The Secretary of the Interior may acquire private land, easements, and buildings within the areas authorized for acquisition for the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
(b)Land, easements, and buildings described in subsection (a) may be acquired only from willing sellers.
(c)Land, easements, and buildings acquired by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the park.
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16 U.S.C. § 424–1
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73