Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§460x–12 Condemnation of commercial property
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER LXXXII— - SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE › § 460x–12
Summary
Unless this subchapter says otherwise, the Secretary cannot take commercial property that was used for business on December 31, 1964, if it helps the lakeshore and does not harm the area's usefulness or attractiveness. Acceptable uses include farms, motels, rental cottages, camps, marinas, art studios, professional offices, and tree farms.
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Title 16, §460x–12
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In any case not otherwise provided for in this subchapter, the Secretary shall be prohibited from condemning any commercial property used for commercial purposes in existence on December 31, 1964, so long as, in his opinion, the use thereof would further the purpose of this subchapter, and such use does not impair the usefulness and attractiveness of the area designated for inclusion in the lakeshore. The following uses, among others, shall be considered to be uses compatible with the purposes of this subchapter: Commercial farms, orchards, motels, rental cottages, camps, craft and art studios, marinas, medical, legal, architectural, and other such professional offices, and tree farms.
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16 U.S.C. § 460x–12
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73