Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73

§429b–3 Definitions

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER LX— - NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS › § 429b–3

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used for the Manassas National Battlefield Park rules. “Improved property” — a stand-alone, single-family house whose construction began before January 1, 1979, used as a home, plus up to three acres of its land, any extra land the Secretary allows for access, and any nearby outbuildings. “Park” — the Manassas National Battlefield Park. “Secretary” — the Secretary of the Interior. “Owner” — the person listed as owner on the records on September 1, 1980.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §429b–3

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For purposes of sections 429b to 429b–5 of this title—

(1)The term “improved property” means a detached, one-family dwelling, construction of which was begun before January 1, 1979, which is used for noncommercial residential purposes, together with not to exceed three acres of land on which the dwelling is situated and together with such additional lands or interests therein as the Secretary deems to be reasonably necessary for access thereto, such lands being in the same ownership as the dwelling, together with any structures accessory to the dwelling which are situated on such land.

(2)The term “park” means the Manassas National Battlefield Park established under sections 429b to 429b–5 of this title.

(3)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

(4)The term “owner” means the owner of record as of September 1, 1980.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 429b–3

Title 16 — Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73